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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Recorded On: 12/07/2025

Alzheimer’s Disease is an insidious process and many residents become frightened which can often lead to them acting out. More than 5 million Americans currently have a diagnosis of AD and by 2050, that number is expected to increase to 15 million. Approximately 350,000 new cases of AD are diagnosed annually. AD usually begins after age 60 and the risks increase with age. Younger people may be diagnosed as early as age 30 and approximately 5% of all cases are believed to be familial (hereditary). Pretty scary stuff, right? This program was developed to assist you, the caregiver, in providing care to residents with memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Objectives

  • Describe what is happening inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
  • List the three stages of AD and the symptoms associated with each stage
  • Describe three ways to meet the personal care, nutritional and emotional needs of residents living with AD
  • Demonstrate three strategies for communicating with residents living with AD 

Attendees will be awarded 1.0 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 12/07/2025 | Program Review Date 12/06/2028

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS
NAB Approval #20261206-1.25-A117052-DL

Program Start Date: 12/07/2025 | Program Review Date 12/06/2026

Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care with experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator and independent consultant. Ms. Szumlinski conducts risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the post-acute care spectrum. Ms. Szumlinski served as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA/NCAL Survey/Regulatory committee, NCAL Quality committee, HCAM Legal/ Clinical Committee and served as a Senior Examiner/Team Leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program for 7 years. Ms. Szumlinski is a Nurse Planner for the HealthCap® RMS ANCC accredited education program.

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Quiz
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass At the conclusion of the program, please take a few minutes to complete the post-test. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate can be downloaded.
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Webinar Evaluation
8 Questions
8 Questions Complete an evaluation of your learning and professional development to earn your certificate.
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