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5 star rating

Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Holly DeRosa Walejeski

Explanation of Dementia and other memory loss.

Explanation of Dementia and other memory loss.

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Compassionate and concise

Shan Lin

The instruction was clear. The instructor demonstrated specific communication techniques to use with those suffering from dementia; it was creative and challenging, but applicable for many clinical situations.

The instruction was clear. The instructor demonstrated specific communication techniques to use with those suffering from dementia; it was creative and challenging, but applicable for many clinical situations.

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Title matched the contents

Manisha Rustagi

Brief and detailed overview

Brief and detailed overview

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It was amazing! Very informative!

Maria Feldgreber

Great! 5 stars!

Great! 5 stars!

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Basics of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Carol Worthington

This was very informative and helpful.

This was very informative and helpful.

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Larry Scott

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Nice job

Gerald Gripshover

very comprehensive and useful

very comprehensive and useful

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Alzheimers Training

Molly Centlivre

Very thoughtful and easy to follow

Very thoughtful and easy to follow

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Excellent presentation by Theresa Dewey

Susan Atchison

Great information, easy to understand and utilize. Although this is a mandated course, I am glad that I took it as it provides a platform of understanding about dementias.

Great information, easy to understand and utilize. Although this is a mandated course, I am glad that I took it as it provides a platform of understanding about dementias.

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5 star rating

Great course and instructor

Nancy Ryan

Knowledgeable, personable, and interesting presenter. Thank you!

Knowledgeable, personable, and interesting presenter. Thank you!

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Very imformational

Alicia Guy

Good info and resources

Good info and resources

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Great Review

julio Delos Reyes

Very in depth training! Very informational and understandable

Very in depth training! Very informational and understandable

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What's covered in this course:

  • Diagnosis

    You will be able to define dementia and the process by which it is diagnosed clinically.

  • Treatment

    You will identify at least 3 dementia-related symptoms. 

  • Support

    You will be able to apply at least 2 approaches for supporting dementia-related behaviors. You will compare at least 3 strategies to connect and communicate with people living with dementia.

Dementia and Alzheimer's in clinical settings

As the prevalence of dementia in older adults is on the rise, the likelihood of encountering patients, clients, or community members who are affected by dementia is higher than ever. This course will give providers an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to better recognize challenges and provide supports to those affected by dementia. The course will cover warning signs, diagnostic process, current medication and non-pharmacological treatment, and best practices for dementia-related care. This course will also cover common symptoms at various stages of dementia, as well as communication techniques and behavioral interventions to best support these symptoms. 

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Meet our Expert Instructor

Theresa Dewey, ATR-BC, LCPC

Dementia Consultant, Dewey Dementia Consulting

Theresa Dewey is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC) with 20 years’ experience in dementia care, intellectual disability care, and end-of-life care. She has worked in various settings, including roles at residential facilities, art therapy studios, a behavioral neurology clinic, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Currently, she provides dementia education and consultation through Dewey Dementia Consulting. She is also a lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she teaches graduate students in the art therapy department, including courses on ethics. She received a Master of Arts in Art Therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Rhodes College.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Description: Basics of Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias

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    2. Learning Objectives: Basics of Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias

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    3. Presenter Bio: Theresa Dewey, ATR-BC, LCPC

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    4. IL Public Act 102-0399 asks all IL Health Care Professionals to take this course

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    5. Basics of Alzheimer's and Dementia 1 Hour Video Course

    6. Reference

    7. Alzheimer's and other Dementias Course slides

    8. Paper- Art Therapy with Ron Hays through his Alzheimer's journey

    9. Improv technique to use with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients

    10. Additional Resources for Care Giver Burnout

    1. How to get the CE certificate

About this course

  • $20.00
  • 13 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

1 CE Credit Hour Required Training

ILLINOIS Health Care professionals, Nurses, Podiatrist, Nursing Home Personals, Respiratory therapists, Speech and Audiology therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Optometrist, Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers are required to have one-hour course in training on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias per license renewal period. IL Public Act 102-0399 allows professionals to take this training from any qualified CE provider.

Approved CE provider

Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The Art Therapy Credentials Board recognizes CE credits granted by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. All CE from Spring Advisory can be counted towards ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS credential renewals for art therapists per ATCB.

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Social Work CE Sponsor, #159.001540

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor, #268.000141

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy CE Sponsor, #168.000265

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FAQ

  • Q: I am not a therapist, can I still use this course for my Illinois-required training?

    A: Yes, Per IL Public Act 100-0762 for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, Illinois Public Act 102-0399 for Alzheimer’s Awareness training, and Public Act 100-0014, Illinois Complied Statues IL 20 ILCS 2105/2105-15.7 for Implicit bias Awareness training, ANY Illinois licensed professionals with continuing education requirements may take these courses from ANY CE provider, that includes Spring Advisory, which is an IDFPR approved CE provider for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.

  • Q: I finished my course, where is my CE evaluation and exam link?

    A: On your course website, look on the left-hand side menu, and find the menu item to the CE eval and exam link. 

  • Q: I finished my exam, but I did not get my certificate, what happened?

    A: It's highly possible that you misspelled your email address when filling out the form. You can retake the exam to get the certificate resent to you. 

  • Q. I passed the exam by 70%, where is my certificate?

    A: You must pass the exam by over 80% in order to obtain your CE certificate, go back to your course page and access the CE link, retake the exam until you pass by 80%. You will be awarded your CE certificate upon passing at 80% or above.

  • Q: I created an account and paid for the course, but when I go to the dashboard, I didn't see my course, what happened?

    A: We often see people create two accounts by mistake due to the misspelling of email addresses. Then the paid course reside in the wrong-email-address account. Unfortunately, this requires manual help. Reach out to the Admin for assistance.

Video: How to use the Spring Advisory Course Website

Compatible Web Technology for Online Course

In order to make sure your course runs well, please make sure your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the following:

  1. The most recent version of one of the web browsers in your PC or MAC computer. 
  2. Javascript enabled
  3. PDF plugin
  4. Graphic and audio output capability
  5. Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
  6. TLS 1.2 is supported by your web browser