• Cite three demographic facts about aging persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder (ADRD) who live in
single person households
• Recall four key proven community-based actions/programs that support persons with dementia who live alone — and compare these with current practice in their communities
• Describe a a “care map” and ways it can be used to support a person living alone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia who is living alone
• Identify assistive technology resources in their community, describe devices that can assist a person with dementia, and make a referral to a program
• Describe Catholic Charities Hawaii’s strategic approach to assisting those living alone with ADRD on Oahu and name key contacts for referrals to the agency
• Identify ethical issues in risk and autonomy and analyze them in relation to supporting persons living alone with dementia

• Overview of BPSD and the different types, stats on dementia behaviors
• Types and prevalence of dementias
• When are medical interventions needed, including medications
• Nonpharmacological interventions for dementia behaviors
• The difference between common dementia behaviors, delirium, or a behavior crisis
• Be able to communicate behaviors accurately to the person’s doctor, why a medical workup and assessment is
important
• Understand the brain changes that occur with dementias that lead to BPSD
• Categories of Unmet Emotional and Physical Needs that Lead to Challenging Behaviors
• Tips and tools to understand, communicate with and optimize quality of life for a person experiencing
challenging behaviors