An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses

General Course
2 CE credits
LIVE, Interactive Webinar

Course Description: When people think of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is often the first condition that comes to mind; however, many other illnesses fall under the umbrella of dementia-related disorders. In this general course, participants will learn about a range of dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration. For each type of dementia-related illness, the course will cover causes, risk factors, key characteristics, symptomology, and strategies for managing symptoms and disease progression. Participants will also learn how to effectively support families and respond to challenging symptoms, including loss of empathy, compulsive behaviors, and anosognosia—the phenomenon in which an individual does not recognize their own symptoms. This fully interactive, live webinar encourages engagement throughout the session. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions, contribute to instructor-led discussions, and participate in real-time dialogue to deepen understanding of dementia-related illnesses and best practices for care.

From this course attendees will be able to:

1. Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration.

2. Identify the causes, risk factors, and key characteristics of each type of dementia-related illness.

3. Apply strategies to manage symptoms and support disease progression.

4. Recognize and respond appropriately to challenging symptoms such as loss of empathy, compulsive behaviors, and anosognosia.