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Dementia-Related Communication Issues (1 CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility  Residential Care Facility for Elders Board of Registered Nurses As dementia progresses, the person's ability to communicate will be increasingly impaired. It is important for caregivers to recognize their residents' varying abilities to communicate and to find ways to help residents compensate. This course identifies some of the communication-related challenges associated with dementia and describes ways to overcome them. Read more

Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Types (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Board of Registered Nurses The purpose if this course is to give administrators and caregivers a basic understanding dementia and the significant challenges it poses in residential care. The term “dementia” refers to a pattern of features and traits; it is not a disease by itself. Rather, it is associated with many different underlying disorders. The term is used to mean an impairment or loss of mental powers. It consists of two Latin words, which translate to “away” and “mind.” Dementia causes many areas of intellectual ability to decline, and it is severe enough to interfere with daily functioning of a healthy, alert person. The decline affects many areas such as vocabulary, judgement, reasoning, physical coordination and mathematics. Read more

Dementia: Getting Through the Day (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility  Residential Care Facility for Elderly Board of Registered Nurses This course helps the administrator understand how dementia affects the daily activities of a resident. It provides tips and techniques to assist residents with dementia while allowing them to maintain their dignity. Read more

Dementia: This is Your Brain on Music (1 CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility  Residential Care Facility for Elderly Board of Registered Nurses Surprisingly, the power of music extends to the most challenging stages of Alzheimer's and other dementias. While cognitive decline wears down many abilities, the brain's capacity to process and respond to music often endures. Music can bring to mind vivid memories, sparking joy and reducing agitation. It provides a unique avenue for connection, even when verbal communication fades. By stimulating emotional, cognitive, and physical responses, music is emerging as a cornerstone of dementia care, offering solace, engagement, and a profound sense of well-being. Read more

Developmental Disabilities (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home  STRTP  Board of Registered Nurses ‘Developmental disability’ is an umbrella term for any condition that disrupts the normal development and function during childhood, with the effects often persisting through adulthood. Developmental delays can be caused by a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain. This course covers some of the more common types of developmental disorders, along with care techniques, particular needs that accompany aging, and the basic provisions of the Lanterman Act. Read more

Diabetes (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility  Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home STRTP  Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that results in too much glucose, a form of sugar, in the bloodstream. DM negatively impacts multiple body systems. There are Type I Diabetes, Type II Diabetes, and a newer reference to pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes.  The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of diabetes mellitus, its types and causes, clinical criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options, as well as screening and prevention guidelines to enhance the affected resident’s clinical outcomes and as result, their quality of life. Read more