MEM101 - Activities for Residents with Alzheimer's Dementia (1.0 HR)

Purpose: Activity professionals will review and gain knowledge of assessing, planning and evaluating activities for resident with Alzheimer’s Type Dementia. Objectives: 1. Discuss the importance of appropriate activities for Alzheimer’s residents; 2. Assess and evaluate the resident’s activity potential; 3. Describe appropriate activities for Alzheimer’s residents; 4. Discuss documentation to efficiently record participation; 5. Write progress notes pertaining to the activity participation and progress. 6. Describe methods to locate and adapt resources to use in planning and implementing activities for the Alzheimer’s residents. Continuing Education Credits:0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.