Alzheimer's Disease Care

Module Objectives

1. Review the physical and behavioral characteristics of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

2. Recognize Alzheimer's Disease and treatable complications

3. Discuss strategies for optimizing client's functional levels

Guidelines for Completing Module:

Select and Review 2-3 recommended readings/resources.  Then complete activities related to each objective. The module is set up to be self-study, seeking input from the faculty member as needed. Medscape Password is needed for a few sites. Click on Medscape  to obtain password.

Selected References:

Landefeld et al Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment, Ch. 10 &11

Treatment and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease:
The Role of the Nurse Practitioner http://www.mdnetguide.com/np/cover.htm

Ham, R. and Sloane, P. (1997). Primary Care Geriatrics. St. Louis: Mosby. Chapter 17

Foreman, M., Fletcher, K., Mion, L., & Simon, L. (1996, Sept./Oct.). Assessing cognitive function. Geriatric Nursing, 17(5):228-233.

Selected Resources:

• Alzheimer's Association. Site includes the following: Family focused care issues, care options, care issues, activities, financial planning, and resources; Current information on research and drug treatment options; Hot topics in the lay press;Reference List by Topics.

• Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) federally funded resource with many educational resources

• Research on Alzheimer's Disease, NIA News

Additional Resources:

• Combined Health Information Database, provides a reference for searching data bases on selected topics.

• Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA), (Order selected references at "library" )