{"id":38668,"date":"2023-06-14T15:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T20:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=38668"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:55:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:55:09","slug":"the-dementias-hope-through-research-2-credit-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=38668","title":{"rendered":"The Dementias:  Hope Through Research (2 credit hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary:<\/strong> \u00a0This course explores the different types of dementia and includes an overview of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, frontotemporal disorders, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia. \u00a0Causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and management are discussed. \u00a0The course includes research supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute on Aging.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Book\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/TheDementiasHopeThroughResearchCourseReading.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Readings: \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Dementias Hope Through Research- published by the\u00a0National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke, National Institute on Aging<\/p>\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Fact Sheet- published by the National Institute on Aging<\/p>\n<p>Communication strategies from the Alzheimer&#8217;s Association at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/help-support\/caregiving\/daily-care\/communications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.alz.org\/help-support\/caregiving\/daily-care\/communications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring the\u00a0causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other types of dementia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 Compare different types of dementia. \u00a0Identify risk factors for dementia and cognitive impairment. \u00a0Describe diagnosis and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-409\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  August 31, 2026.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  _____________ is the primary risk factor for developing dementia.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7513' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7513' id='answer-id-43073' class='answer answer-1' value='43073' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7513\", \"answer-id-43073\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43073' id='answer-label-43073' class='answer label-1'><span>age<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7513' id='answer-id-43074' class='answer answer-1' value='43074' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7513\", \"answer-id-43074\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43074' id='answer-label-43074' class='answer label-1'><span>hypertension<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7513' id='answer-id-43075' class='answer answer-1' value='43075' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7513\", \"answer-id-43075\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43075' id='answer-label-43075' class='answer label-1'><span>stroke<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7513' id='answer-id-43076' class='answer answer-1' value='43076' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7513\", \"answer-id-43076\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43076' id='answer-label-43076' class='answer label-1'><span>alcohol use<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Which is the most common cause of dementia in older adults?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7515' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7515' id='answer-id-43081' class='answer answer-2' value='43081' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7515\", \"answer-id-43081\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43081' id='answer-label-43081' class='answer label-2'><span>Alzheimer's dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7515' id='answer-id-43082' class='answer answer-2' value='43082' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7515\", \"answer-id-43082\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43082' id='answer-label-43082' class='answer label-2'><span>vascular dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7515' id='answer-id-43083' class='answer answer-2' value='43083' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7515\", \"answer-id-43083\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43083' id='answer-label-43083' class='answer label-2'><span>Lewy-body dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7515' id='answer-id-43084' class='answer answer-2' value='43084' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7515\", \"answer-id-43084\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43084' id='answer-label-43084' class='answer label-2'><span>Parkinson's disease dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Frontotemporal disorders are forms of dementia caused by<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7517' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7517' id='answer-id-43136' class='answer answer-3' value='43136' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7517\", \"answer-id-43136\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43136' id='answer-label-43136' class='answer label-3'><span>widespread shrinking and wasting away of brain tissue<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7517' id='answer-id-43137' class='answer answer-3' value='43137' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7517\", \"answer-id-43137\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43137' id='answer-label-43137' class='answer label-3'><span>a family of neurodegenerative brain diseases that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  One of the most common causes of dementia, after AD and vascular disease is<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7518' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7518' id='answer-id-43090' class='answer answer-4' value='43090' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7518\", \"answer-id-43090\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43090' id='answer-label-43090' class='answer label-4'><span>Lewy body dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7518' id='answer-id-43091' class='answer answer-4' value='43091' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7518\", \"answer-id-43091\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43091' id='answer-label-43091' class='answer label-4'><span>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7518' id='answer-id-43092' class='answer answer-4' value='43092' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7518\", \"answer-id-43092\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43092' id='answer-label-43092' class='answer label-4'><span>Huntington's disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7518' id='answer-id-43093' class='answer answer-4' value='43093' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7518\", \"answer-id-43093\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43093' id='answer-label-43093' class='answer label-4'><span>brain tumor<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  The risk for dementia is significantly higher in someone who has had a stroke.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7520' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7520' id='answer-id-43096' class='answer answer-5' value='43096' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7520\", \"answer-id-43096\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43096' id='answer-label-43096' class='answer label-5'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7520' id='answer-id-43097' class='answer answer-5' value='43097' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7520\", \"answer-id-43097\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43097' id='answer-label-43097' class='answer label-5'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal disorders, and Lewy body dementia are proteinopathies because they involve<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7521' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7521' id='answer-id-43098' class='answer answer-6' value='43098' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7521\", \"answer-id-43098\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43098' id='answer-label-43098' class='answer label-6'><span>many small strokes<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7521' id='answer-id-43099' class='answer answer-6' value='43099' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7521\", \"answer-id-43099\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43099' id='answer-label-43099' class='answer label-6'><span>normal pressure hydrocephalus<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7521' id='answer-id-43100' class='answer answer-6' value='43100' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7521\", \"answer-id-43100\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43100' id='answer-label-43100' class='answer label-6'><span>the abnormal buildup of specific proteins in the brain<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7521' id='answer-id-43101' class='answer answer-6' value='43101' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7521\", \"answer-id-43101\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43101' id='answer-label-43101' class='answer label-6'><span>subdural hematoma<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare brain disorder that is characterized by ___________ progressing dementia.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7522' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7522' id='answer-id-43102' class='answer answer-7' value='43102' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7522\", \"answer-id-43102\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43102' id='answer-label-43102' class='answer label-7'><span>slowly<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7522' id='answer-id-43103' class='answer answer-7' value='43103' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7522\", \"answer-id-43103\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43103' id='answer-label-43103' class='answer label-7'><span>rapidly<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Most studies suggest that regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol _________ the risk of dementia.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7524' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7524' id='answer-id-43106' class='answer answer-8' value='43106' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7524\", \"answer-id-43106\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43106' id='answer-label-43106' class='answer label-8'><span>decreases<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7524' id='answer-id-43107' class='answer answer-8' value='43107' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7524\", \"answer-id-43107\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43107' id='answer-label-43107' class='answer label-8'><span>increases<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Most drugs for dementia are used to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7525' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7525' id='answer-id-43108' class='answer answer-9' value='43108' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7525\", \"answer-id-43108\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43108' id='answer-label-43108' class='answer label-9'><span>stop dementia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7525' id='answer-id-43109' class='answer answer-9' value='43109' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7525\", \"answer-id-43109\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43109' id='answer-label-43109' class='answer label-9'><span>treat symptoms <\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Many of the medications used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease __________ the cognitive problems.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7526' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7526' id='answer-id-43112' class='answer answer-10' value='43112' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7526\", \"answer-id-43112\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43112' id='answer-label-43112' class='answer label-10'><span>improve<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7526' id='answer-id-43113' class='answer answer-10' value='43113' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7526\", \"answer-id-43113\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43113' id='answer-label-43113' class='answer label-10'><span>worsen<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-11'><div class='question-content'> 11:  Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet: Some of the main features of Alzheimer's include<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7528' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7528' id='answer-id-46267' class='answer answer-11' value='46267' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7528\", \"answer-id-46267\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46267' id='answer-label-46267' class='answer label-11'><span>vascular changes<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7528' id='answer-id-46268' class='answer answer-11' value='46268' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7528\", \"answer-id-46268\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46268' id='answer-label-46268' class='answer label-11'><span>delirium<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7528' id='answer-id-46269' class='answer answer-11' value='46269' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7528\", \"answer-id-46269\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46269' id='answer-label-46269' class='answer label-11'><span>nutritional deficiencies<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7528' id='answer-id-46270' class='answer answer-11' value='46270' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7528\", \"answer-id-46270\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46270' id='answer-label-46270' class='answer label-11'><span>plaques and tangles in the brain<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-12'><div class='question-content'> 12:  Changes in the brain may begin ____________ before symptoms appear.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7529' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7529' id='answer-id-43122' class='answer answer-12' value='43122' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7529\", \"answer-id-43122\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43122' id='answer-label-43122' class='answer label-12'><span>3-6 months<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7529' id='answer-id-43123' class='answer answer-12' value='43123' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7529\", \"answer-id-43123\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43123' id='answer-label-43123' class='answer label-12'><span>12 months<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7529' id='answer-id-43124' class='answer answer-12' value='43124' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7529\", \"answer-id-43124\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43124' id='answer-label-43124' class='answer label-12'><span>2 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7529' id='answer-id-43125' class='answer answer-12' value='43125' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7529\", \"answer-id-43125\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43125' id='answer-label-43125' class='answer label-12'><span>a decade or more<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-13'><div class='question-content'> 13:  People are often diagnosed in this stage.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7530' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7530' id='answer-id-43126' class='answer answer-13' value='43126' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7530\", \"answer-id-43126\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43126' id='answer-label-43126' class='answer label-13'><span>Mild Alzheimer's disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7530' id='answer-id-43127' class='answer answer-13' value='43127' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7530\", \"answer-id-43127\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43127' id='answer-label-43127' class='answer label-13'><span>Moderate Alzheimer's disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7530' id='answer-id-43128' class='answer answer-13' value='43128' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7530\", \"answer-id-43128\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43128' id='answer-label-43128' class='answer label-13'><span>Severe Alzheimer's disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-14'><div class='question-content'> 14:  In most cases, Azheimer's<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7532' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7532' id='answer-id-43132' class='answer answer-14' value='43132' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7532\", \"answer-id-43132\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43132' id='answer-label-43132' class='answer label-14'><span>has a single genetic cause<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7532' id='answer-id-43133' class='answer answer-14' value='43133' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7532\", \"answer-id-43133\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43133' id='answer-label-43133' class='answer label-14'><span>is likely influenced by multiple genes in combinations with lifestyle and environmental factors<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-15'><div class='question-content'> 15:  Medications are emerging to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7533' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7533' id='answer-id-43134' class='answer answer-15' value='43134' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7533\", \"answer-id-43134\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43134' id='answer-label-43134' class='answer label-15'><span>cure the disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7533' id='answer-id-43135' class='answer answer-15' value='43135' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7533\", \"answer-id-43135\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43135' id='answer-label-43135' class='answer label-15'><span>treat the progression of the disease<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. 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