Alzheimer’s Disease: Effective Communication

Ø Given a computer that provides an eLearning course about communication, adult CNA students will be able to describe what communication means, describe at least 2 types of communication, and explain at least 2 types of verbal andnon-verbal strategies foreffective communication.

Ø Adult CNA students will use a computer with Internet access to create a mind map that describes at least 3 types of challenging behavior presented by Alzheimer’s disease patients and the communication strategies, both verbal and non-verbal, that could be used to cope with those behaviors.

Ø Adult CNA students will use a computer with Internet access to research Reality Orientation and Validation Therapy and prepare a 2-3 page report describing each method, including identifying at least 2 differences between the two communication methods.