Alzheimer Disease

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (117 Reviews)

Credits

2.50

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

150 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of a decline in cognitive ability. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that usually affects people over the age of 65 with the involvement of language, memory, comprehension, attention, judgment and reasoning. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Alzheimer disease and explains the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the risk factors associated with Alzheimer disease.
  • Describe the atypical presentations of Alzheimer disease.
  • Summarize and differentiate between the preclinical, mild, moderate and severe stages of Alzheimer disease.
  • Outline the importance of collaboration and communication among the interprofessional team to enhance delivery of care for patients affected by Alzheimer disease.

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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