Course Introduction

According to the American Alzheimer’s Society it is estimated there will be 1.9 million new cases of Alzheimer’s reported in 2021 and 608,570 deaths from Alzheimer’s that same year.  Alzheimer’s patients are at risk for weight loss, weakness and immobility.

CE That Matters, has developed this educational offering, Alzheimer’s and Home Care, to share with the medical community how home care can help with improving patient outcomes through non-skilled care services provided at home.

Objectives:

• Identify 3 services that home care may be able to provide to patients with Alzheimer’s
• Identify 3 payor sources for home care
• Identify 3 benefits of home care for patients with Alzheimer’s