Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Course overview

After reading this article, the learner will be able to: •Differentiate between dementia and delirium, and understand appropriate screening tools for cognitive impairment. •Gain knowledge in nonpharmacologic interventions to manage challenging behaviors in cognitively impaired older adults in the acute care setting. •Understand how to manage safety in the confused older adult while providing restraint-free care.