Comfort Fundamentals for Dementia: Bathing, Environment, and Nutrition

Course overview

Patients with dementia face progressive loss of memory, language impairment, and both executive and visuospatial dysfunction. The Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) will often emerge or become more pronounced if care is not patient-oriented and specific. Advancing functional deficits will need to be addressed by family members and professional caregivers who can provide expert guidance for ongoing care. The behavioral challenges and deficits often associated with dementia care in the home can be mitigated by using comfort care strategies. This course will identify key best practices for bathing, managing the home milieu, and nutritional strategies for the home care team caring for patients with dementia.