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Welcome to the Alzheimer's Association Learning Academy
The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes your participation in our exciting online education program. As the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia continues to grow, so does the need and demand for quality dementia-specific training. We aim to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia through ongoing education and training of health care professionals. Our high-quality online dementia training modules are among the best in the country and reflect the contributions of many dedicated professionals with expertise in the area of dementia care. Click here to see a list of our classes We offer continuing education units (CEUs) in California, Missouri, Illinois and Nevada. Click on your state to see specific information: Dementia Newsflash2008 California Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management This new Guideline udpates and expands the 2002 version. This guideline was developed by the California Workgroup on Alzheimer's Disease Management through a collaborative effort of healthcare providers, consumers, academicians, and representatives of professional and volunteer organizations that included a review of scientific evidence supplemented by expert opinion when research has been unavailable or inconsistent. What is covered in the Guideline? Support for a team approach to quality management of Alzheimer's disease • Importance of an accurate assessment • Treatment options - including a new class of medication • Approaches to patient and caregiver education and support -including evidence that links positive patient outcomes to caregiver education and support • Legal Considerations • New evidence on management of the disease in very early and end stage. For more information please see the full report at California Guideline for Alzheimer's Disease Management Comments/Questions? Feel free to provide us with your comments, questions or ideas for future information by contacting carol.hahn@alz.org
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Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 |
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