Dementia, a disorder characterized by progressive decline in multiple areas of cognitive function, causes a range of cognitive, mood, behavioral, and functional impairments. Optimal management of dementia involves the entire interdisciplinary team, with practitioners playing an important leadership role. This guideline offers a systematic approach to the recognition, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with dementia. Implementing this guideline should help post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities:
- Identify patients at risk for new or progressive dementia;
- Manage dementia symptoms, consequences, and complications effectively and appropriately;
- Identify the nature and causes of dementia in patients;
- Identify and manage potential sources of excess disability;
- Minimize preventable complications and functional decline;
- Respond appropriately to the changing needs of patients with dementia;
- Make appropriate environmental and staffing modifications to maximize patient dignity, comfort, and safety; and
- Improve the understanding of staff, family members, and caregivers about dementia and respond appropriately to their concerns.
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![Dementia CPG Cover.png](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-01/Dementia%20CPG%20Cover_0.png?itok=e8ekLjdj)
The Electronic Copy is in FlipHTML5 format, and is viewable from your PC, tablet and smartphone through your PALTmed account. The Electronic Copy is not downloadable or printable.