AlZheimer’s Disease
& the Caregiver
By
David Nolte
Purdue Calumet
ObJECTIVES
• The caregiver will be able to verbally identify techniques to keep the dementia patient grounded in reality at the end of the teaching session. • The caregiver will be able to verbally identify techniques to deal with an agitated patient at the end of the teaching session.
• The caregiver will be able to verbally identify ways to provide a safe environment for the dementia patient at the end of the teaching session.
Alzheimer’s Disease Definition
• Alzheimer’s is a disease that attacks the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
• It is the most common type of Dementia.
• It is a progressive disease with no cure.
• Per Alzheimer’s
& the Caregiver
By
David Nolte
Purdue Calumet
ObJECTIVES
• The caregiver will be able to verbally identify techniques to keep the dementia patient grounded in reality at the end of the teaching session. • The caregiver will be able to verbally identify techniques to deal with an agitated patient at the end of the teaching session.
• The caregiver will be able to verbally identify ways to provide a safe environment for the dementia patient at the end of the teaching session.
Alzheimer’s Disease Definition
• Alzheimer’s is a disease that attacks the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
• It is the most common type of Dementia.
• It is a progressive disease with no cure.
• Per Alzheimer’s