Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Education Modules

Staff of the Society is available to assist with education at your site Presentations can be offered in a seminar format or

in brief topics Topics will be tailored to the learning objectives of

your course outline Further topics are being developed; please inquire

about additional topics of interest to your group Presentations can be arranged by calling Jennifer

Licardo, Education Coordinator at 943-6622 Ext 204

or 1-800-378-6699 or the Regional Office in your area.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Learners will be able to: Identify the causes of treatable dementias Identify 5 progressive dementias State the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s

disease Identify risk and protective factors of

Alzheimer’s disease Identify treatment strategies State ways the Alzheimer Society can help

HEADS UP for Healthier Brains

Learners will be able to: State 2 risk factors for dementia that a person

cannot control and 4 risk factors a person can influence

Identify and discuss ways to take action by adopting a healthy lifestyle (dietary and physical activity), challenging the brain, being socially active and protecting from head injury

Identify ways to assist a person with dementia in taking action for brain health

Dementias Compared(Answers to Frequently asked Questions)

Learners will be able to: Compare Mild Cognitive Impairment to other

dementias Identify the symptoms of 4 common

dementias: Alzheimers disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia

Compare the presentation of Alzheimer’s disease to other dementias

Identify treatment options and caregiver support for the different dementias

A Taste of What It Might be Like

Learners experience a variety of activities and simulation exercises that help them understand what it might be like to live with Alzheimer’s disease.

Past participants in this workshop report an increase in their sensitivity to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

The Experience of the Person

Learners will be able to: Explain the ‘Personhood’ definition of

dementia State 5 principles of Person-centred Care State 8 ways to honour a person with

Alzheimer’s disease Identify signs of well and ill being Identify the greatest need of people with

dementia

Understanding the Communication Needs of People with Dementia

Learners will be able to: Identify communication losses and strengths

experienced by a person with Alzheimer’s disease

State 10 principles of good verbal communication skills

Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication

Describe FOCUSED communication

Communication: More than Words

Learners will be able to: Name 4 functions of communication Discuss the roles of quality and content in

communication Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication Discuss cultural impact on non-verbal

communication State 5 principles of meaningful touch Describe 5 aspects of FOCUSED communication List 4 outcomes of caring communication

The Principles of Person Centred Care

Learners will be able to: State 6 principles of Person Centred

Care Provide an example of how they could

implement each stated principle Discuss how Person Centred Care can

contribute to quality of life

Enhancing Independence

Learners will be able to: Identify 8 guidelines that will enhance a

person with dementia’s independence State 4 principles of approach when a

person has fluctuating abilities State and demonstrate 4 verbal, 3

environmental and 5 hands-on care strategies that enhance independence

Day to Day

Learners will be able to: Define activity and activity program List 10 principles of activity planning State the role of life history in activity

selection Explain the concept of Activity Grading Explain the role of reminiscence

Touching the Senses

Learners will be able to: Identify the goal of activities that

stimulate the senses

List 5 benefits of sensory activities Name 8 principles of planning sensory

programs Discuss the importance of process over

product

Making a Difference in the Lives of People with Dementia

Learners will be able to: Identify 4 ways that a care provider can

make a difference in the emotional/social care of a person with dementia

Identify 4 tips for successful reminiscence Name the elements of FOCUSED

communication Name 6 relationship building activities

The Progression of Dementia

Learners will be able to: Identify 5 ways that the progression of

dementia impacts a person Discuss ways that a care provider can

respond when a person is experiencing changes in abilities, memory, communication and behaviour

Discuss the concept of “nurturing the dignity within”

Behaviour:Actions and Reactions

Learners will be able to: Define the terms: behaviour, action &

reaction Explain the role of internal, social and

physical environments in behaviour

State and apply the ABC Approach to behaviour mapping

Identify 8 helpful caregiver strategies

Caring for People with Changing Behaviours

Learners will be able to: Identify 5 areas of a person’s life that

impacts the lived experience of dementia.

Identify stressors that can lead to behavioural changes.

Discuss 4 changes in behaviour: Identify possible stressors for each. Identify ways to assist a person.

Sexuality and Intimacy in Long Term Care Settings

Learners will be able to: Define sexuality and intimacy State 4 impacts of dementia on sexual

behaviour Identify 4 frequently encountered behaviours

and discuss possible strategies State 8 questions that can be asked to

determine if a resident is able to give consent State 5 care principles that will assist

residents to feel valued

Caring for Yourself while Caring for Another

Learners will be able to: Identify impacts caregiving is having in their

life Identify personal signals for self care Identify 3 principles that would empower them

as caregivers Identify personal opportunities for respite Consider their way of making caregiving

decisions and options they might explore

Changing Leadership in the Caregiving Relationship

Learners will be able to: Discuss factors that lead to changes in

decision making roles Identify resources that can assist in

decision making

Consider the You-We-I model of decision making

Family and Facility:The Caring Team

Learners will be able to: Identify the range of roles, responsibilities and

feelings of families that provide care Identify the strengths and concerns of families

who are placing a family member in care Identify ways to foster a “caring team” that

engages the family who has transitioned a loved one to long-term care

State positive steps that build relationships following a difficult situation

Staying Connected - Visiting

Learners will be able to: State 4 ways to increase the meaningfulness

of a visit Identify 8 visit themes that they could use

when visiting Identify non-verbal responses that people

with Alzheimer’s disease may give during a visit

Building Relationships -in Care Settings

Learners will be able to: Discuss the concepts of person centred care and

relationship centred care Identify the care partners and the contribution

each partner can contribute to the relationship Identify 4 characteristics of relationship centred

care and the contributions that are made to the person with dementia, the family and the staff of the care setting

Identify 5 ways to keep the caring relationship strong

Life History Work: Linking the Past to the Present

Learners will be able to: Appreciate the value of Life History story

collection and its benefit to a person with dementia and their care providers

Identify 5 principles for story collection Identify possible story themes, ways of

recording the story and memorabilia that can be included

Life Story: A Key to Caring

Learners will be able to: Discuss the value of the Life story to the

person with dementia and their careproviders

Identify ways that careproviders can share and use life story information

Discuss ethical concerns about sharing the Life story

Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Intellectual Disability

Learners will be able to: Define dementia and cite the warning signs

of Alzheimer’s disease Identify the 5 ICD-10 criteria for diagnosing

dementia in people with intellectual disability

Identify 4 areas of care for people with ID/AD and specific care techniques that contribute to quality of life

Assisting Financial Advisors

An information session for financial advisors Topics include:

A review of statistics about aging in Manitoba A review of statistics about Alzheimer’s disease

and other dementias The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease A discussion of the concept of capacity Principles of working with a person with a

cognitive disability Assisting the person’s Power of Attorney as

they care for the person with cognitive disability