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Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Course: #5327Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 58 Reviews

When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, it is important for SLPs, patients and caregivers to understand the stages of the disease. SLPs can assist in the journey through those changes by enhancing communication, safety, activity participation and overall quality of day to day interactions.

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the stages of Alzheimer’s disease using the Global Deterioration Scale.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to list recommendations for safety, communication, and quality of life for Stages 1- 4.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to explain strategies for safety, communication and environmental modifications for Stages 5, 6 7.

Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction and Overview of Global Deterioration Scale
10-30 Minutes Stages 1-4 of Alzheimer's Disease
30-50 Minutes Stages 5 -7 of Alzheimer's Disease
50-55 Minutes Overview of walking their journey
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

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