“D” is for Dementia– Part 2: Dimensions in Dementia Care

Difficulties for families and patients facing dementia include a number of facets. One is recognizing dementia as a terminal, life-limiting illness and the decision for hospice care. Secondly is dealing with some of the common behaviors including repetition, wandering, agitation, and aggression. As the disease progresses health care providers and care-givers must adjust to the growing cognitive impairments. Hospice discussion tips, behavioral interventions, and some limitations to certain medications will be presented. Presenter: Nancy Trimble PhD, RN, APRN, Clinical Team Liaison and Focused Care Geriatric/Neuro at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton -- 0:00 - 2:52 Introduction 2:53 - 22:16Background Information on Dementia 22:17 - 26:12 3 Step Approach 26:13 - 45:34 Dementia Behaviors 45:35 - 53:04 Pharmacologic Therapy 53:05 - 59:36 Stopping Medications 59:37 - 1:05:55 Dementia as Terminal Illness 1:05:56 - 1:06:53 Questions and Conclusions -- Macy Catheter Website: https://www.macycatheter.com/?utm_sou... Hospi Corporation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospicorp/?u... Hospi Corporation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hosp... Hospi Corporation Twitter: https://twitter.com/hospicorp/?utm_so...