Keep Sharp (CHES)

CHES Competencies – 11 CHES hours

1.2.4 Procure Secondary Data

2.3.4 Adopt, adapt and/or develop tailored interventions for priority populations to achieve desired outcomes.

7.1.1 Identify potential partners and stakeholders

MCHES Competencies – 7 MCHES hours

4.1.9 Develop instruments for collecting data

2.3.3 Assess the effectiveness and alignment of existing interventions to desired outcomes

Upon completion of this course, users will be able to:

1. Describe how prevalent Alzheimer’s Disease is in the U.S. and gender and gene associated with higher incidence.
2. Name four lifestyle habits and risk factors associated with brain decline.
3. Identify the brain’s main fuel source, its composition, the age a person’s brain reaches maturity, and the effect of dehydration.
4. Define the following as they relate to the brain: plasticity, hippocampus, cognitive reserve, working memory, and spindles.
5. List four early signs of dementia.
6. Identify the only factor scientifically documented to improve brain health and function.
7. Identify how much exercise is associated with the greatest longevity.
8. Explain the relationship between sleep and diabetes.
9. Give three ways known to improve a person’s sleep.
10. Identify the age when the U-curve hits bottom and significant increases in happiness occur.
11. Discuss the food and meal guidelines found to decrease cognitive decline and improve longevity.
12. List a health precaution for each: caffeine, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners.
13. Name the herb proven by Dr. Small to improve memory and attention.
14. Describe three significant effects of having close relationships.
15. List five signs of early Alzheimer’s Disease.
16. Discuss the effect of taking anticholinergic drugs for three or more years on brain function.
17. Describe sundowner’s syndrome.