Early Learning, Supportive Care 20, 30
ELSC53
Module 53: Dementia (Optional)
Outcome
Examine factors related to dementia in adult patients.
Indicators
| (a) | Differentiate between forgetfulness and dementia. |
| (b) | Distinguish between disorientation, delirium and dementia. |
| (c) | Identify symptoms that could mimic those of dementia (e.g., dehydration, urinary tract infection, mood changes). |
| (d) | Compare normal and abnormal mental changes related to aging. |
| (e) | Describe the signs and symptoms of dementia (e.g., forgetting names, misplacing items, becoming lost in familiar settings). |
| (f) | Identify the different forms, causes and stages of dementia. |
| (g) | Describe how to support a patient living with dementia (e.g., participate in introductions at every visit, talk about plans for the day, frequently remind the patient of their location). |
| (h) | Examine why depression is often associated with dementia. |
| (i) | Describe the emotional requirements of the patient diagnosed with dementia. |
| (j) | Examine the role of the family in the care of the patient diagnosed with dementia. |
| (k) | Research the impact of caring for family members with dementia on primary caregivers. |
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