Dementia Care: Supporting Families

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCSF

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe dementia and Alzheimer’s dementia.
Explain the role that family can play in the care process.
Describe the emotions that family members of people with dementia may experience.
List at least three ways to help the family of someone with dementia manage care challenges.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and the Care Process

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Dementia

Family: Part of the Care Process

Review

Summary

Section 3: Emotions and The Grief Process

Emotions

Review

Summary

Section 4: Supporting Families

Support Groups

Teamwork

Communication

Caregiver Burnout

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.