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Gain advanced knowledge in behavioral interventions, pharmacological management, and care strategies for better patient outcomes. The Dementia CEU Series for Nursing Professionals by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and AlzBetter LLC offers evidence-based practices and cutting-edge techniques that directly impact patient well-being and quality of life. https://lnkd.in/g4Zp3Peh #DementiaCare #NursingEducation

NurseQuiz Time! Let's boost your skills today! ANSWER THIS! What document could help a nurse understand the preferences of a patient with dementia? Choose the correct answer below! 👇 A. The most recent discharge summary B. The patient's drug chart C. A handover sheet D. A 'This is Me' document Test your knowledge and drop your answer in the comments! 💬 Let’s see who gets it right! 💡 #ATSLearningCenter #UKRN #NurseQuiz #CBT #uknurse

Make sense of dementia by understanding it. Join clinician and faculty member Marion Kyner for an hour-long deep dive into dementia's biology and best practices for nursing care patients with dementia. Feb. 22, 4-5 PM live on Zoom. https://ow.ly/KO0t50QoUOf

Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, shares a “eureka moment“ in the newest CAPC article, “How to Provide Excellent Dementia Care for Patients with Dementia—and Their Families.” Suppose a certified nursing assistant (CNA) needs to change a soiled brief, moving briskly for efficiency’s sake. The dementia patient struggles to interpret what is happening. They can’t process who that CNA is, what they’re doing, or why. What they do know is that nobody touches them “down there” without their permission, and they ache every time they’re moved. The patient naturally reacts with fear or anger, escalating to verbal and physical aggression. They are labeled “combative” when in reality, they are more accurately exhibiting what we are all hard-wired to be: self-protective. By simply walking through various scenarios, we can switch the lens from a “combative” person to a human being who is suffering and scared to death. That’s a real “aha” moment for some. Read more on our website and find the link in the comments.

Important study on improved mortality prediction in nursing home residents from our #icare4old study. This prediction can be integrated in assessment software and support timely identification of the approaching of the end of life: https://lnkd.in/eYr8TNSV

People with Alzheimer’s disease do not always need to move to a nursing home, especially if their condition is manageable at home. However, moving may be necessary when a person requires more care than they can receive at home. Tap the link in the bio to read more. #AgeCare #AgingSupport #Alzheimer #SeniorSupport #SeniorCare #VeteransSupport

In a new I-CARE4OLD EU Project study, researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife examined #risk of #death in a cohort of nursing home residents in the US and Canada, resulting in the development of the DeathRisk-NursingHome scale, an effective #prediction model to identify residents at risk of death within the first 12 months after admission to the nursing home. The new tool is a refinement of the well-established interRAI Global CHESS-scale (Changes in Health, Endstage Disease, Signs and Symptoms) and may be helpful in patient care planning, resource allocation, and excess death monitoring. #riskprediction #olderadults #long-term care

🔍 The latest insights in community nursing 🏥 The British Journal of Community Nursing's February 2024 issue is now accessible. Subscribers can log in via #OpenAthens. This edition covers a wide array of topics, including: 📚 Expert perspectives: Gain insights into discussions on alcohol risks with older adults, the role of palliative care in addressing loneliness, and more. 🤝 Legal matters: Explore the importance of record-keeping in community nursing through various case studies. 👵 Loneliness in older adults: Dive into a review of literature on this critical issue and learn about effective interventions. 🌐 Global insights: Assess research on reducing Alzheimer's and related dementia in diverse populations. 🗣️ Professional commentary: Delve into discussions on psychosocial interventions in dementia and the efficacy of manual lymphatic drainage. 🔗 Access the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/d9zMYHB #CommunityNursing #Healthcare #BJCN2024 #ResearchInHealthcare #MAHealthcare

FORTHCOMING THIS AUGUST: Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey provides an emancipatory, holistic, patient-centred, and decolonizing approach to nursing practice for older persons and caregivers, focusing on their unique needs and experiences. Providing a general overview of aging and well-being, this text identifies trends in present nursing practice, discusses the future of an aging population, and seeks to create opportunities for individuals to live well with chronic conditions. Request your review copy today: https://zurl.co/dKtR

Did you know that FMC hosts a Stroke Support Group Meeting monthly for caregivers of stroke patients? We encourage our caregivers to attend, not only when their loved one is in the hospital but also after they are discharged. We know that the biggest support group a patient has is their caregiver, and we also know caregivers do not have all the support they need. Each month different topics are discussed, this month our APPs are talking about the Relationship of the Heart and Stroke, as well as a special speaker from House Call Counseling speaking on The Healing Benefits of Meditation! NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER NURSING, #strokeawareness, #strokesupport, #novanthealth