DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview and instruction on how to assist persons with dementia with their activities of daily living, commonly referred to as ADLs. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define activities of daily living, also commonly referred to as ADLs
- List six categories or types of ADL’s
- Identify challenges that residents with dementia face that can hinder or prevent them from performing ADL’s
- Identify strategies to overcome challenges in assisting residents with ADL’s
- Learn how to identify and incorporate resident preferences into daily care activities in order to improve outcomes.
Course is approved for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, Activities of Daily Living, ADL, ADL and Assisting Persons, Assisting Persons, Dementia, Florida, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, Florida CNA, Persons with Dementia