Adjusting for Alzheimer's: Chiropractic Adaptations for Safe and Dignified Care - Chiropractic Continuing Education, 1 Hour

Approved for 1 Hour

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
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≥93% of participants will improve their ability to deliver well-structured care for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize how different stages of Alzheimer's disease present in the chiropractic setting and adjust visit structure and pacing accordingly.
• Apply stage-appropriate communication strategies and assess decision-making capacity, including when to involve caregivers or healthcare proxies. 
• Understand fall risk screening and use behavioral pain assessment tools when patients cannot reliably self-report.
• Discuss table setup, patient transfers, environmental controls, and adjustment technique to support safe care.

Who Should Enroll?

• Licensed Chiropractors: Practitioners who treat or expect to treat older adults with cognitive decline and want to adapt their clinical approach for this population.
• Chiropractic Practitioners Serving Older Adults: Chiropractors with geriatric patients in their practice who want practical tools for managing the challenges Alzheimer's disease brings to routine care. 
  

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1374199