This course reviews current literature, definitions, and guidelines on dementia in older adults and its impact on physical activity and physical therapy practice. Recommended treatments, precautions, and contraindications when treating individuals with dementia and implementing functional exercise are also included.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; MD/0.2; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MN/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJ/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define dementia and the common symptoms.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three considerations in treating a client with dementia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three or more types of dementia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify five or more risk factors for developing dementia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three exercise recommendations for clients with dementia.
Course created on August 10, 2022
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-45 Minutes | Definitions of dementia, types, causes, symptoms, and diagnosis |
| 45-75 Minutes | Recommended treatments, nutrition, and medications |
| 75-90 Minutes | Exercise impact on dementia and dementia impact on exercise |
| 90-105 Minutes | Considerations, precautions, and contraindications when treating a client with dementia |
| 105-115 Minutes | Developing a plan for your client and case studies |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Kevin Cezat
PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT
Kevin Cezat is a Physical Therapist, Director of Clinical Excellence for Therapy Management Corporation, and a board-certified specialist in geriatric physical therapy. He is the Vice-Chair for the APTA Skilled Nursing Facility Special Interest Group and has over ten years of experience in long-term care settings. He has presented for facility partners, the FPTA, and the APTA at a regional and national level on geriatric-related topics. He currently oversees clinical best practices, technology usage, and specialty programming in facilities spread over 22 states.
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