Supporting the Resident with mental Illness - Types of Mental Illness and Associated Behaviors

Course overview

Throughout the nursing home industry, care providers are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of residents admitted with a diagnosis of mental illness. This presents a significant challenge to care providers whose professional education may not have adequately prepared them to care for these residents. With appropriate education we come to realize there is much we can do to support these residents, and much we can do to enhance their quality of life. Learn how!