Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Dementia Care Training for Healthcare Providers

The following Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Dementia Care Training for Healthcare Providers is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCPs) on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD), exploring their progression, impact on patients and caregivers, and the importance of early diagnosis, culturally competent care, and community-based public health interventions.

What You Will Learn: 

• Define Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) and describe their key clinical features, prevalence, and demographic trends.

• Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias such as Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.

• Explain the stages of Alzheimer’s progression and identify common symptoms at each stage.

• Recognize the psychosocial impacts of ADRD, including behavioral changes, caregiver burden, and social isolation.

• Discuss the importance of early diagnosis and outline available diagnostic tools, treatments, and interventions.

• Evaluate strategies to enhance quality of life for individuals with dementia through person-centered and supportive care practices.

• Identify caregiver challenges and apply evidence-based approaches for caregiver education, self-care, and stress management.

• Analyze public health approaches, community-based interventions, and dementia-friendly environmental designs that support affected individuals and families.

• Apply principles of cultural competence and equity to dementia care, recognizing how cultural beliefs and systemic disparities influence care delivery.

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 1 hour; CME: 1. 

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.  American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity. Providers approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # 18138 for 1 Contact Hours. Our continuing education program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare professionals as they strive to improve patient care outcomes and maintain a safe workspace. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address identified educational needs that support the continuous professional development of our healthcare community.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of CMS, NIH, and HHS (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by CMS, NIH, HHS, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.