Dementia Care Basics: Communicating and Understanding Behavior

In this course, the third in the Dementia Care Basics series, learners will explore factors that impact communication ability in people with dementia, and how as the disease progresses, behavior becomes a form of communication. Additionally, this course includes information on the psychological symptoms of dementia, as well as person-centered strategies for managing behavior commonly thought of as challenging, such as wandering, hoarding, rummaging and disturbed sleep. The Dementia Care Basics series is created in alignment with the CMS conditions of participation for long term care facilities and section 6121 of the Affordable Care Act.

Estimated Runtime: 25 minutes

Reviewed and approved by
Anne Pierce, RN, LNC, RAC-CT

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company's legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.