Product Description
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is sometimes a precursor for dementia. Most people suffer from MCI later in life. This 2 CEU class examines various types of dementia and potential risk factors for dementia. Information is also offered on the best massage practices for those suffering at various levels of dementia.
Course Outline:
Part 1: Dementia Defined
- The Glymphatic System
- Aging and Memory Loss
- Dementia-like
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- How Dementia Changes the Brain
Part 2: Types of Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia and Aphasia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Mixed Dementia
Part 3: Potential Risk Factors
Part 4: Dementia Care Facilities
- Establishing Trust is Crucial
Part 5: Bodywork and Touch for Dementia Clients
- Feldenkrais Method of Movement
- Rosen Method Bodywork
- Reiki
- Touch for Older Adults
- Therapeutic Touch and Healing Touch
- Comfort Touch
- Craniosacral Therapy
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