Recognizing and Managing Alzheimer's Type Dementia, Part I

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are commonly encountered in the long-term care setting. However, staff frequently misinterpret or misjudge behaviors and abilities due to lack of knowledge about the extent and nature of lost abilities. This program provides an overview of various types of dementia, but focuses on Alzheimer's disease (A.D.). The stages of A.D. are reviewed, including common behavioral problems associated with each. The Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold (PLST) model of care is introduced as a model to help caregivers reduce stress and promote more functional behavior in dementia.

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