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Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan – Dementia
Types of Dementia & Diagnosis
Controlling risk factors before diagnosis
Early diagnosis is key
Alzheimer’s
Lewy body
Vascular
Mixed
Early onset
Management Strategies
Alzheimer’s specific
Lewy body specific
Wandering
Falls
Nutrition
Driving
Safety at home
Environment
Sleep patterns
Bowel function
Emergencies
Pharmacology
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Antidepressants
Anxiolytics
Antipsychotics
The current challenge is to reduce antipsychotics
Interventions for Unique Challenges
Aggression – verbal, physical
Sexual inappropriateness
Delusions/Hallucinations
Agitation
Racism
Cultural differences
Delirium
Pre-Morbid experiences and personality
Assist the Overwhelmed Caregivers
Non-Pharmacological interventions
Stress reduction
Compassion fatigue
Safety
Making difficult decisions
Relaxation
Hospice/End-of-life care
Helping children understand
Caregivers of English as a second language and low literacy
Resources
Organizations
Support groups
Educational materials
The most current practice guidelines
Finance and insurance considerations
Training of staff
Using geriatric neuropsychiatry services
What’s On the Horizon
Research is key to early diagnosis and treatment
Care facilities
Place Aging
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Description:
Different types of dementia present unique challenges
Specific management strategies – They work!
NEW pharmacology management
Successful strategies for behavior intervention
Assist the overworked family members
Research provides the most recent information
Every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease. According to estimates, there are 5 million people living with dementia. This number will rise to 10,000,000 by 2050. Healthcare workers are challenged to provide safe and high-quality care for this vulnerable population in all settings. You will be expected to provide compassionate and safe care while achieving the best patient outcomes.
In this seminar, Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, MSN and ANPPC-C, DNP will provide you with the most up-to-date information and practical tips for managing all types dementia. This program will provide strategies to help family caregivers and you deal with behavioral issues and the unique challenges that dementia presents. You will find case studies, interactive sessions, and key video examples throughout the recording. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn effective new strategies to improve the care you provide to this patient population.
