About Course
This 4-hour training is designed for professionals working in medical residences and facilities (caregivers, companions, activity leaders, supervisors). It allows for an in-depth understanding of the main diseases related to Alzheimer’s: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Lewy Body Dementia, and vascular dementia. Beyond medical diagnosis, this training emphasizes the identification of symptoms specific to each pathology, understanding the clinical and behavioral differences with Alzheimer’s disease, and the practical adaptation of professional practices according to the type of dementia. At the end of the training, participants will be able to better observe, understand, and support each resident while taking into account their specific pathology.
Course Content
Overview of Dementias — Laying the Foundations
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Alzheimer’s disease as a reference for comparison
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Overview of related diseases — what are we talking about?
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The brain, dementia and its mechanisms — understanding to observe better
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Frequent mistakes in interpreting behaviors in institutions