Contact Hours:8 

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP

Based in part on Episode 222 Alzheimer's and Dementias

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

• Identify differences between the dementias
• Accurately diagnose dementias based upon symptomatology and onset
• Identify effective medications
• Identify common problems of persons with dementia
• Identify pharmacological interventions to deal with associated problems
• Describe considerations when making patient placement/treatment decisions
• Differentiate between effective and ineffective interventions for persons with dementia
• List the symptoms common to the dementias
• Discuss the types of information and education the patient and family require