Section Overview
This video will frame the problem of practice that you will be able to address after completion of the course.
Can you recall the statistics surrounding cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease?
This video will define the stages of cognitive decline and provide you with examples of the different clients or patients you will be able to serve after completing the course.
This practice activity will require you to apply what you learned about cognitive decline to explain the need for a brain health focused plan to a client.
Course Benefits
This video will discuss statistics that frame the human and economic cost of cognitive decline. You will also be introduced to research that has shown exercise and physical activity are effective ways to delay the onset of certain types of dementia and may improve specific cognitive outcomes.
Knowledge Check: Problem of Practice
Who can you help as a Brain Health Trainer?
This video will define the four stages of cognitive decline and the client types that are covered in this course; the Worried Well, Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Decline, and Early Stage Dementia.
Knowledge Check
Practice Activity
This activity will simulate a conversation you may have with someone who is unsure if they need a Brain Health Exercise and Physical Activity Plan. Use what you learned about the statistics and stages of cognitive decline to answer the questions.
Key Takeaways
Congratulations!
You have completed the Course Introduction. Next you will take a short quiz before you progress to the next Module.
