This course helps caregivers understand common dementia-related behaviors and triggers. Caregivers will gain the communication and behavioral tools they need to help guide and/or support clients through these “super anxiety attacks.”

• Define dementia-related behaviors.
• List at least 10 things that can trigger a dementia-related behavior.
• Develop a plan for responding to a person exhibiting symptoms of a dementia-related behavior.
• Describe at least five things you can do to prevent dementia-related behavior.
• Demonstrate calm and rational communication and behavior with all clients at risk for dementia-related behaviors.

This course is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association^® for following evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment, and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication. Learn more about this recognition HERE.