Dementia for Faith Leaders

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Training for Faith Leaders

Enhance your impact in supporting individuals with dementia with this specialized educational module on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), developed by leading experts at RUSH University Medical Center in collaboration with faith leaders. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information to Faith Leaders about brain health, ADRD issues, prevention, linkages to care, and the importance of supporting caregivers of individuals with dementia.

 

This FREE 60-minute ADRD Training for Faith Leaders is offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and contains the following brief modules:

  1. Dementia Basics
  2. Working with an Older Adult with Dementia who is Agitated
  3. Supporting and Educating Family Caregivers
  4. Engaging Older Adults with Dementia in Spiritual Practice

Learning Objectives

  1. Basics of dementia
    1. Symptoms of different kinds of dementia
    2. Risk factors and ways to prevent dementia

    3. Process of diagnosis and treatment of dementia including care planning

  2. Scenarios common to faith leaders in addressing the needs of people with dementia
  3. Resources for those living with dementia and their caregivers

Download the references: PDF icon Dementia Basics References.pdf

Download the resources for Illinois Dementia Education: PDF icon Illinois Dementia Training Resources.pdf

Course summary
Course opens: 
04/07/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Dementia for Illinois Professionals
Rating: 
0

This course does not offer continuing education (CE) credit.

 

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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