About this course
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses there are an increasing number of losses and changes in roles for the patient, as well as the caregiver. The change in role dynamics commonly leads to grieving and depression in the caregiver. Memories of the past, changes in the present and fear of the future may affect the caregiver’s ability to cope with the current reality and may additionally pose potential danger to the patient. This course examines the nature and effects of anticipatory mourning in Alzheimer caregivers. Specifically, expected losses and changes in the lives of the Alzheimer patient and caregiver are reviewed and appropriate interventions for health professionals to help caregivers cope with their mourning are presented.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
HealthForum Online is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0355
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.