Assessment, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re not. Dementia describes a set of symptoms that include degraded memory, reasoning, and thinking. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes dementia, but dementia can also be caused by other...
Assessment, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Warning Signs and Red Flags Deteriorating hygiene or appearance Erratic or inappropriate behavior changes Increasing confusion or disorientation Depression with tearfulness, loss of appetite Signs of insufficient nutrition, dehydration, or weight loss Inability to...
Assessment, Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
LAUREN introduces the Many of Dimensions of...
Assessment, Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's
LAUREN discusses a few aspects of transition care management for patients with...