HS 120 - Alzheimer s Disease: Coping and Caring

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Presents information about Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, exploring the disease process including the stages of Alzheimer’s and associated behaviors. Focuses on the Best Friends approach to care-giving; addressing issues which families, caregivers, and case managers must attend to. Promotes the individual’s adaptation and addressing issues of self-esteem and fear.