CE Earning Modules, by Target Audience:

Dementia for IDPH Partners Module

• Describe different kinds of dementia and their risk factors
• Discuss ways in which organizations and individuals can help detect, prevent, and respond to dementia needs
• Identify resources developed to improve dementia capability in Illinois

Download the references here:  Dementia for IDPH Partners Dementia Module (References).pdf

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Dementia for Public Health Professionals Module 

• Describe different kinds of dementia and their risk factors
• Discuss ways in which public health professionals can help detect, prevent, and respond to dementia needs
• Understand the challenges, needs, and resources for caregivers

Download the references here:  Dementia for Public Health Professionals Dementia Module (References).pdf

Non-CE Earning Module Components, by Profession:

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:

• Dementia Basics
• Working with an Older Adult with Dementia who is Agitated
• Supporting and Educating Family Caregivers
• Engaging Older Adults with Dementia in Spiritual Practice

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Training for First Responders

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 first responders. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information to First Responders about brain health, ADRD issues, prevention, linkages to care, and the importance of supporting caregivers of individuals with dementia. This course meets the dementia training requirement for EMT licensure.

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

• Dementia Basics
• Communicating with Older Adults with Dementia who need Emergency Medical Care.
• Helping an older adult with dementia who is wandering
• Working with a caregiver of an older adult with dementia in an emergency
• Engaging an older adult with dementia who is agitated

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Dementia Basics for Banking and Other Illinois Professionals

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 Illinois professionals. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information about brain health, ADRD issues, prevention, linkages to care, and the importance of supporting caregivers of individuals with dementia.

Note: This course is included in all other modules for Illinois Professionals. Please see Dementia for Illinois Professionals | CEA Learning for the profession-specific courses that are available at this time.

This FREE 20-minute ADRD Training is offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and contains the following brief module: Dementia Basics

Topics covered include:

• Types of dementia and their risk factors
• Ways Illinois professionals can help detect, prevent, and respond to dementia
• Resources developed to improve dementia capability in Illinois

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Training for Senior Center Staff

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 senior center staff. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information to senior center staff 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 Senior Center Staff is offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and contains the following brief modules:

• Dementia Basics
• Helping an older adult who is confused and disoriented
• Empathy
• Talking with Family of an Older Adult about Memory Concerns

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Training for Library Staff

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 library staff. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information to library staff 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 Library Staff is offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and contains the following brief modules:

• Dementia Basics
• Helping an older adult who is confused and disoriented
• Empathy
• Talking with Family of an Older Adult about Memory Concerns

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Training for Transportation Workers

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 transportation workers. Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this training is designed to provide information to transportation workers 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 Transportation Workers is offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and contains the following brief modules:

• Dementia Basics
• Helping an older adult who is Lost and Confused
• Helping an Older Adult Who is Confused and Upset
• Responding to Repeated Questions with Empathy