This course teaches home health aides how to spot key changes in memory and behavior that might be signs of dementia. It highlights differences between normal aging and dementia, providing clues in a person's home and actions that suggest they might need more help.
This case study provides direct caregivers with strategies for managing aggressive behaviors in individuals living with dementia, using the Age-Friendly 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. Through this case study, direct caregivers will learn how to identify triggers, understand unmet needs, optimize medication safety, and implement person-centered care plans that promote calm and well-being.
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