Evidence-Based Interventions to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals With Dementia

Purpose of Activity

To provide the healthcare professional with a review of clinical trials of interventions to improve quality of life (QOL) for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:


1. List psychosocial interventions that are successful for improving QOL for people with AD and related dementias.
2. Discuss clinical trials about interventions to improve overall QOL for individuals with AD and related dementias.
3. Explain the benefits of psychosocial interventions for the caregiver and the care recipient.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: ACT0107
Published: October 2007
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Workplace Safety
Required Passing Score: 10/14 (71%)
Authors: REBECCA G. LOGSDON PHD, SUSAN M. MCCURRY PHD, LINDA TERI PHD
Categories: Geriatrics