Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 4 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and explore its symptoms, types, causes, diagnostics methods, treatment options, potential complications, management strategies, and nursing considerations to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by frontotemporal dementia.
Overview
Dementia arises from a diverse array of diseases and injuries that affect the brain, causing cognitive decline and functional impairment. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) represents a distinct form of dementia, yet its recognition and understanding remain limited within the medical community. With an estimated prevalence of around 60,000 cases in the United States, FTD often eludes accurate diagnosis and is frequently mistaken for other conditions such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or psychiatric disorders. This course examines frontotemporal dementia in detail, exploring its presentation, types, causes, and diagnostics methods. It also explores current treatment options, potential complications, management strategies, and nursing considerations to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by frontotemporal dementia.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Review factors that increase the risk of developing dementia.
- Differentiate between the various types of frontotemporal dementia, including Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and Movement disorders.
- Understand the factors that increase the likelihood of developing frontotemporal dementia.
- Review treatment and management option for frontotemporal dementia.
- Understand nursing considerations when caring for patients with frontotemporal dementia, and resources available for family members.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
