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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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5 star rating

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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5 star rating

Title matched the contents

Manisha Rustagi

Brief and detailed overview

Brief and detailed overview

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5 star rating

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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What's covered in this course:

  • Diagnosis

    You will learn the clinical definition of dementia and how to recognize at least 3 dementia-related symptoms.

  • Treatment

    You will learn at least 3 strategies to connect and communicate with people living with dementia.

  • Support

    The instructor will show you at least 2 approaches for supporting dementia-related behaviors.

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. 


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 over 19 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. Dewey is passionate about ending stigma related to dementia and cognitive impairment. 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.

1 CE Credit Hour Required Training

ILLINOIS 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.

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