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Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of and affected individuals, and others interested in learning about dementia and quality care will benefit from completing the course. Led by Drs. Nancy Hodgson and Laura Gitlin, participants will acquire foundational knowledge in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurocognitive disorders.

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Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Instructor rating

4.75/5 (61 Ratings)

Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN, FAAN

Adjunct Instructor

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

17,450 Learners

1 Course

Laura N. Gitlin, PhD

Professor

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

17,450 Learners

1 Course

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating95%(3,779 ratings)

Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

About Dementia

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 49 min), 11 readings, 3 quizzes

6 videos

Living with Dementia: Course Introduction4mModule 1 Introduction45sAlzheimer’s Disease A Brief History7mDementia-The Challenge of Diagnosis5mNew Approaches to the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease10mGlobal Impact of Dementia20m

11 readings

History of Alois Alzheimer10mWorld Health Organization Dementia Fact Sheet10mThe Pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease and Directions in Treatment (OPTIONAL)10mInside the Brain: Unraveling the mystery of Alzheimer's disease (YouTube) (OPTIONAL)10mAlzheimer's Disease International: Diagnosis10mAlzheimer's Association: Recommendation to update diagnostic criteria10mThe diagnosis of dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: Recommendations from the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer’s Association workgroups on diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's disease (OPTIONAL)10mRecommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Disorders Associated with Dementia: EFNS guideline (OPTIONAL)10m2009 World Alzheimer Report Executive Summary10mDementia: International Comparisons (OPTIONAL)10mDementia Care in 9 OECD Countries: A Comparative analysis (OPTIONAL)10m

2 practice exercises

Myth Buster Quiz30mWeek 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Impact on the Person

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 130 min), 10 readings

7 videos

Module 2 Introduction53sPersonhood6mPotential Interventions Across the Disease Trajectory17mIdentifying and Treating Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia32mSupport the Person with Dementia: The Role of Meaningful Activities29mPalliative Care to Manage End Stage Dementia: A Patient-centered approach24mMedication Use in Dementia Care17m

10 readings

Personhood10mPersonhood in a World of Forgetfulness: An Ethnography of the Self-Process Among Alzheimer's Patients (OPTIONAL)10mManaging Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia Using Nonpharmacologic Approaches: An Overview10mActivities10mInternational Perspectives on Nonpharmacological Best Practices for Dementia Family Caregivers: A Review (OPTIONAL)10mDementia: a public health priority (OPTIONAL)10mImportance of national plans for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (OPTIONAL)10mLate-Stage Caregiving10mAlzheimer's Disease: Help for Caregivers10mHospice Care for Alzheimer's10m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Caregiving and the Home Environment

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 122 min), 12 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Module 3 Introduction1mLiving with Dementia as a Family Caregiver22mPsychosocial Processes in Families Managing Dementia: The Stress response20mUsing the Physical Environment to Support Quality of Life: Psychosocial environmental processese27mHome Safety - Part 115mHome Safety - Part 219mSummary and Future Challenges: The Role of Technology15m

12 readings

Caring for a person with dementia10mDementia with Agitation (YouTube video)10mRabins on Research: Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic? Do my children have to worry? (OPTIONAL)10mLate stage dementia home care: a caregiver from India shares her experiences (YouTube) (OPTIONAL)10mExtended Interview with Alzheimer's Caregiver, Ric Gomez (YouTube) (OPTIONAL)10mStress Process Model for Individuals With Dementia10mImpact of the disease (OPTIONAL)10mCultural Values and Caregiving: The Updated Sociocultural Stress and Coping Model (OPTIONAL)10mCorrelates of quality of life for individuals with dementia living at home: the role of home environment, caregiver, and patient-related characteristics10mWorld Alzheimer Report 2013 Journey of Caring (OPTIONAL)10mEnvironmental Perspectives on Ageing10mAssistive technology - devices to help with everyday living10m

2 practice exercises

Case Study Quiz30mEnvironmental Safety Checklist Assignment30m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Module 4: Community Level

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 60 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

Module 4 Introduction54sAssessing the Role of the Home and Community Environment in Supporting Families Living with Dementia14mDementia Friendly Communities12mUsing an Interprofessional Approach to Dementia Care32m

5 readings

Improving Quality of Life in Individuals with Dementia: The Role of Nonpharmacologic Approaches in Rehabilitation10mList of Alzheimer associations10m8 Pillars Model of Community Support (OPTIONAL)10mDementia Care & Support (OPTIONAL)10mDementia care in developing countries: The road ahead (OPTIONAL)10m

2 practice exercises

Dementia Friendly Community Checklist Assignment30mIPE Quiz30m

Reviews

4.8

74 reviews

5 stars
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4 stars
14.88%
3 stars
2.29%
2 stars
0.76%
1 star
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TOP REVIEWS FROM LIVING WITH DEMENTIA: IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS, CAREGIVERS, COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETIES

by FKSep 13, 2017

I truly enjoyed this rewarding experience ,have learned a lot about this illness which would help me a lot in my job.

by AASep 14, 2019

A multidimensional look at community support for dementia. With the growing number in dementia, families and communities need to be more focused on including the person with dementia. Good learning.

by MWMar 5, 2020

It was a great course, I learned some thing new and piointers to assist with the care of persons with dementia. I would to see a section on caring for these individuals in a long term care setting.

by MLSep 12, 2020

Great lectures with helpful, timely discussions. Highly recommended even for individuals expecting to care for elderly parents with dementia.

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Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

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