Dementia: What it is, What it is not, and What Nurses Can Do. Defining dementia
Distinguishing between dementia and delirium
Identifying conditions that mimic dementia
Keeping up to date on options for management.
Caring for the Person With Dementia. Providing person-centered care for people with dementia
Caring for the person with mild dementia
Caring for the person with moderate dementia
Caring for the person with advanced dementia.
Issues Posing Particular Challenges in Clinical Settings. Issues related to specific care settings
Assessing and managing pain
Addressing safety issues: falls, restraints, and wandering
Communicating with people who have dementia.
Managing Dementia-Associated Behaviors. Dementia-associated behaviors
Issues related to daily activities.
Broader Aspects of Aare for People with Dementia. Ethical and legal issues
Nursing strategies to address caregiver needs.
