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Management of Dementia

Management of Dementia. by Sylvia Meijer Nurse Practitioner Older Adult. This presentation. Strategic and personal approach Overview of management concerns P ractical examples Where to find support. Strategic approach to dementia. Guidelines aligned to the MoH

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Management of Dementia

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  1. Management of Dementia by Sylvia Meijer Nurse Practitioner Older Adult

  2. This presentation Strategic and personal approach Overview of management concerns Practical examples Where to find support

  3. Strategic approach to dementia • Guidelines aligned to the MoH • Work in progress on a regional framework • Work in progress on a DHB wide framework • Map of Medicine

  4. Often voiced concerns • “I don’t need a shower, I just a had a wash !”, • “This isn’t my house.” , • “Someone took my handbag !”

  5. Brief explanation of behaviours • Aggressive behaviours • Agitated behaviours • Depression and dementia

  6. Brief explanation of behaviours • Anxious behaviours • Disinhibited behaviours

  7. Key checks • Communication • Knowing the person is essential • What is the cause for this behaviour: • Eliminate: • Physical concerns • Environmental concerns

  8. Support available • Community organisations • GP teams and specialist services • Day and residential care

  9. Take home message: …… know the person Show patience Be there ……….. Thank you

  10. References Alzheimers organisation NZ: http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/ Management of patients with dementia. A national clinical guideline. www.guideline.gov/content.aspx?id=8809‎ Dementia management, recommendations for health professionals http://www.alz.org/national/documents/phase_4_home_care_recs.pdf Ministry of Health NZ: http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/mental-health/dementia

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