In the first session of this workshop, we will discuss the symptoms of delirium, dementia and depression in older adults, their symptoms and how to discern between them. Dementia, Delirium and Depression are often confused and misunderstood and this can result in lack of timely intervention and treatment. This portion of the class will delve into the differences and how to assess and intervene for a person- centered care approach.
In the afternoon session, we will discuss non-pharmacological interventions for dementia agitation behaviors. Kris will introduce a framework for determining what is contributing to these behaviors and how to develop person centered interventions.
