Already have a course subscription? Log-in to view course.    Log-in
Site Logo
 
 
Continuing Education Course List

Specialist Certificate Program - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Intervention

Product Image
By Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation
Be one of the elite professionals to achieve this unprecedented credential! Start stepping up the professional ladder and positioning yourself for better jobs and higher pay.
At this time, there is no cure for fatal Alzheimer's disease and prevention is key to avoiding this 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Fitness has been found through research to be instrumental in prevention. As the world population continues to grow and live longer, the issues of accompanying cognitive decline, dementia, and fatal Alzheimer's disease are becoming more prevalent, significantly impacting quality of life, health care systems, and the economy of many countries. This specialist certificate prepares you to provide valuable intervention for clients with the disease, and to help others prevent and delay cognitive decline.


Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease

Product Image
By Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation
At this time, there is no cure for fatal Alzheimer's disease and prevention is key to avoiding this 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Fitness has been found through research to be instrumental in prevention. As the world population continues to grow and live longer, the issues of accompanying cognitive decline, dementia, and fatal Alzheimer's disease are becoming more prevalent, significantly impacting quality of life, health care systems, and the economy of many countries. This course provides important information to help you understand cognitive decline and Alzheimer's relevant to anyone working as a health-fitness professional. It focuses on causes, risk factors, diagnosis, care partners, The 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention™, and preventive mental exercise.


Exercise Prescription for Alzheimer's Prevention and Intervention

Product Image
By Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation
At this time, there is no cure for fatal Alzheimer's disease and prevention is key to avoiding this 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Fitness has been found through research to be instrumental in prevention. As the world population continues to grow and live longer, the issues of accompanying cognitive decline, dementia, and fatal Alzheimer's disease are becoming more prevalent, significantly impacting quality of life, health care systems, and the economy of many countries. This course reviews statistics, definitions, risk factors, and stages of disease progression. The primary focus of this course is evidence-based preventive physical exercise for prevention and intervention. Exercise guidelines and considerations are provided and sample programs are included.


Not approved by your certifying organization?
Our courses are very affordable even when you use our easy petition process

Click Here for Additional Information about Continuing Education Approval

  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, Fitness Learning Systems offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
  • ACSM: American College of Sports Medicine's Professional Education Committee certifies that Fitness Learning Systems meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2015 – 2017). Providership # 652725. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization's products/services.