Dementia and Health Care Provider Roles

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has created training materials to help teach health care workers about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Those who may benefit from these materials include health professions faculty, students, primary care practitioners, members of geriatrics care teams, and direct service workers.  

The following series of 16 modules focuses on outpatient care, as people living with dementia often stay in their homes during the early stages of the disease. Each module includes a PowerPoint presentation, extensive references, and a training guide.

Overview of Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Diagnosing Dementia 

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Role of Diversity in Dementia Care

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Discussing Dementia Diagnosis 

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Understanding Early-Stage Dementia 

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Understanding Middle-Stage Dementia

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Managing Dementia Common Medical Conditions

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Medical Treatments of Dementia

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Interprofessional Team and Dementia

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Effective Care Transitions to/from Acute Care Hospitals

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Ethics and Capacity Issues

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Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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Clinical Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists 

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Role of Acute Care Staff

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Role of Pharmacists 

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Dentistry and Dementia

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