Agenda for Module 1
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Part 1 - Introduction (30 minutes)
- Introductions by each trainer and participant
- Goals of this training program and agenda
Part 2 - What is your experience of persons with dementia? (30 minutes)
Describe one thing that is fascinating, troubling or puzzling about people with dementia.
Part 3 - An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias (40 minutes)
- Normal aging & dementia
- Alzheimer's disease, symptoms & stages
- Diagnostic assessment
- Brain pathology
BREAK (15 minutes)
Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (30 minutes)
- Medical treatments
- Research directions
- Supportive care of patients & families
Part 4 - Video Segment & Discussion (40 minutes)
The Alzheimer Care Kit: Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
Part 5 - Conclusion (10 minutes)
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