Fast facts for dementia care: what nurses need to know in a nutshell

Dementia: What it is, What it is not, and What Nurses Can Do. Defining dementia

Distinguishing between dementia and delirium

Identifying conditions that mimic dementia

Keeping up to date on options for management.

Caring for the Person With Dementia. Providing person-centered care for people with dementia

Caring for the person with mild dementia

Caring for the person with moderate dementia

Caring for the person with advanced dementia.

Issues Posing Particular Challenges in Clinical Settings. Issues related to specific care settings

Assessing and managing pain

Addressing safety issues: falls, restraints, and wandering

Communicating with people who have dementia.

Managing Dementia-Associated Behaviors. Dementia-associated behaviors

Issues related to daily activities.

Broader Aspects of Aare for People with Dementia. Ethical and legal issues

Nursing strategies to address caregiver needs.