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There are 5 item(s) tagged with the keyword "dementia".
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- 1. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
This website provides current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease information and resources from the National Institue of Aging. It includes information and materials about the search for causes, treatment, cures, and better diagnostic tools
- Tags: Alzheimer's, dementia
- 2. Can falls in patients with dementia be prevented?
This article discusses the multi-factorial nature of falls in patients with dementia. A multi-disciplinary intervention to modify risk factors for falls is feasible in patients with dementia.
- Tags: falls, prevention, dementia
- 3. Delirium Alert!
Delirium is a serious condition and when detected early, interventions can be implemented to quickly reverse the condition. It's important that all staff become familiar with the signs of delirium.
- Tags: delirium, dementia, confused, assessment
- 4. Electronic Dementia Guide for Excellence (EDGE) Program
EDGE is a web-based resource program. The program offers guidance to identify and implement interventions that specifically address care and communication challenges faced in dementia care. It offers many activities-oriented interventions such as the big band musical program.
- Tags: dementia, EDGE, activities, Alzheimer's
- 5. Tube Feedings in Patients with Severe Dementia
This study discusses how various studies have not shown use of feeding tubes to prevent malnutrition, the occurrence or increase the healing of pressure sores, prevent aspiration pneumonia, provide comfort, improve functional status, or extend life.
- Tags: tube feeding, dementia
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