Module 1

Understanding Dementia

Dementia is a term that is used to describe a collection of symptoms. In this webinar, we will explore various diseases that cause dementia symptoms including memory loss, problems with reasoning, perception and communication skills.

This module satisfies the state of New Hampshire’s requirement on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia education.

Play

This pre-recorded webinar module is approximately 40 minutes long. Press play on the video above.

Link to Individual Tracker as Spreadsheet

Participants are responsible for tracking their own progress. Be sure you are satisfying the topics required as well as the number of hours needed.

Link to Individual Tracker as .pdf

Handouts

Slides and additional handouts are available for printing.

Module 1 Slides
3 per page

Module 1 Slides
2 per page

Overview of Dementias

Communication Self- Assessment

Communication Leads

Quiz

Participation is recorded by submitting the completed quiz.

Quiz Module 1

Printable Quiz

Contact your supervisor or the agency’s education department for a paper certificate to indicate your participation in this program. CEUs are only valid by completing the quiz from your supervisor or linked above.