Caring for Patients with Dementia

Lesson overview:

This lesson teaches useful ways to work with patients who suffer from dementia.

Learning goals:

At the end of this session, the learner will:

• Know the definition and symptoms of dementia.
• Know some good ways to respond to difficult behavior.
• Know the importance of trying to understand what a patient with dementia is thinking and feeling.
• Understand the difficulties faced by someone with
  dementia.