CSA 035 - Speaking Alzheimer's

Institution:

North Shore Community College

Subject:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Description:

Speaking Alzheimer's Pre: Co: Learn to be a more effective caregiver for your patients with Alzheimer's by learning the language of dementia. Topics to include: communication, behavioral issues, habilitation therapy, cross cultural issues, activities of daily living and caring for the caregiver. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive irreversible brain disorder with no known cause or cure. It currently affects 26 million people world-wide with predictions of more than 106 million by 2050. Nurses, CNAs, Home Health Aides, and social service providers will earn a certificate of completion upon successful completion of this 12-hour course.

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northshore.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 762-4000 ext 4350

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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