Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Recorded On: 12/07/2025
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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 a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. As a nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee, NCAL's Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Committee, PALTmed Infection Control Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.
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