Recognizing and Managing Alzheimer's
Type Dementia, Part I
Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias are commonly encountered in the long-term care
setting. However, staff frequently misinterpret or misjudge
behaviors and abilities due to lack of knowledge about the
extent and nature of lost abilities. This program provides
an overview of various types of dementia, but focuses on
Alzheimer's disease (A.D.). The stages of A.D. are reviewed,
including common behavioral problems associated with each.
The Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold (PLST) model
of care is introduced as a model to help caregivers reduce
stress and promote more functional behavior in dementia.
* If you need software to read .PDF files
click here.
