A Public Health Approach to Alzheimer’s
A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH
TO ALZHEIMER¡¯S AND OTHER
DEMENTIAS
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Table of Contents
About the Curriculum
4
How to Use the Materials
5
Acknowledgements
6
Module 1 Faculty Guide
10
About Module 1
11
Learning Objectives
11
Competencies
12
Student Engagement Options
13
Discussion Questions
13
Learning Activities
13
Additional Reading
13
Slide Guide
14
Power Point Slides
51
Sample Test Questions
69
Module 2 Faculty Guide
70
About Module 2
71
Learning Objectives
71
Competencies
72
Student Engagement Options
73
Discussion Questions
73
Learning Activities
73
Additional Reading
73
Slide Guide
74
Power Point Slides
130
Sample Test Questions
154
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Module 3 Faculty Guide
155
About Module 3
156
Learning Objectives
156
Competencies
157
Student Engagement Options
158
Discussion Questions
158
Learning Activities
158
Additional Reading
159
Slide Guide
160
Power Point Slides
208
Sample Test Questions
228
Module 4 Faculty Guide
229
About Module 4
230
Learning Objectives
230
Competencies
231
Student Engagement Options
232
Discussion Questions
232
Learning Activities
232
Additional Reading
233
Slide Guide
234
Power Point Slides
290
Sample Test Questions
310
Curriculum Resources
311
Case Studies
312
Video Resources
327
References
341
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ABOUT THE CURRICULUM
The Alzheimer¡¯s Association, as part of a cooperative agreement with CDC¡¯s Healthy
Aging Program, and in partnership with Emory University¡¯s Rollins School of Public
Health, developed these curricular materials on cognitive health, cognitive impairment,
and Alzheimer¡¯s disease for use by undergraduate faculty in schools and programs of
public health. This work supports The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Road
Map for State and National Partnerships (Road Map) in terms of developing a
competent workforce.
The curriculum consists of four modules:
Module 1: Alzheimer¡¯s Disease ¨C A Public Health Crisis frames Alzheimer¡¯s and other
dementias as a public health epidemic with a large and rapidly growing burden that
bears significant impact on the nation.
Module 2: Alzheimer¡¯s and Other Dementias ¨C The Basics describes Alzheimer¡¯s and
other dementias including symptoms, stages, risk factors, diagnosis, and management.
Module 3: Alzheimer¡¯s Disease ¨C What is the Role of Public Health? discusses three
tools of public health that may play a significant role in mitigating the Alzheimer¡¯s
disease epidemic: surveillance/monitoring, primary prevention, and early detection and
diagnosis.
Module 4: Dementia Capable Systems and Dementia Friendly Communities addresses
the public health response to the Alzheimer¡¯s disease epidemic on a state and
community level. The module describes the concept of a ¡°dementia capable¡± system
and explores how public health may support the development of such systems through
public health research and translation, support services and programs, workforce
training, and the creation of dementia-friendly communities.
The following materials are provided for each module:
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Faculty Guide, including:
o Learning objectives
o Competencies
o Discussion questions
o Learning activities
o Slide guide with talking points
o Sample test questions
o Case studies
o Video Resources
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o References
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PowerPoint slides
HOW TO USE THE MATERIALS
? The four modules were designed for use either as a set or as stand-alone
modules.
? Users are free to make changes to the materials to fit their needs, including:
adding, modifying or removing content, graphics, talking points, discussion
questions or learning activities.
? The Faculty Guide for each module includes a slide guide that contains the
information as presented in the slide, talking points, space for presenter notes,
and references.
? The talking points included in the Faculty Guide should not be read word for
word; each presenter should review the materials before delivering the material
to ensure familiarity and deliver the information in his/her own style.
? Delivery time will generally be 60-90 minutes per module, depending on class
engagement, presenter style, and the addition or elimination of any content,
discussion questions, or learning activities.
? Discussion questions are included in the slide deck of each module. These may
be modified or removed at the discretion of the presenter. Questions may also
be used for other activities such as small group discussion or individual writing
assignments.
? Video resources, a list of articles and case studies are also included to help in
learning more about the topics presented in each module.
? Test questions are provided with each module as an additional resource for
faculty.
? All materials are 508 compliant. (Note: if changes are made to the curriculum, it
is recommended that changes continue to follow 508 compliance guidelines. For
more information on 508 compliance visit the Department of Health and Human
Services website: )
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