ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR NURSES

Course overview

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and probably the most feared condition associated with aging. This comprehensive book examines advances in the care and support of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. Course Objectives: - Describe assessment tools that help differentiate among dementia, depression, and delirium. - Distinguish between normal aging and memory changes that occur with AD. - Discuss current guidelines for restraint use and alternatives to physical and chemical restraints. - Describe nursing interventions and treatment approaches for meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. - Identify newly developed medications and non-pharmacological treatments for AD. - Recognize therapeutic approaches for managing difficult behavior in patients with AD. - Identify issues facing caregivers of people with AD and explore strategies for supporting them.