There is much uncertainty about the future for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is why becoming an Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist is so important in providing tailored support and care. You can make today better for patients, caregivers, or those seeking to optimise the experience and enjoyment of physical activity.
Often overlooked is the emotional health of both patients and caregivers as well as the role that social isolation plays in decreasing cognitive stimulation and accelerating the progression or the onset of disease. This course will equip you to address the subjective enjoyment that comes from presenting physical activity in accessible, enjoyable, and interactive ways to connect people.
Explore the current understanding of the most likely causes of Alzheimer’s and hear stories from patients and caregivers to illustrate the experience of living with Alzheimer’s for student
With a population skewing older, those equipped to deliver fitness in specific ways that address the brain health concerns of that population can transform the day-to-day lives of people while ensuring a bright professional future as well.
Course Overview:
Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers
Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Module 3: Mechanism of Disease, Treatment, Causes, and Contributing Factors
Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify
Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s – Lost Connections
Module 6: Exercise Examples
Module 7: Business Module
Course Duration: 20 Hour
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