Developing a Dementia Care Plan

This presentation is designed to assist health care professionals as they develop care plans for clients with dementia. A review of assessment tools that could be utilized will be addressed along with a review of realistic goals and meaningful interventions. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches will be discussed.

Objectives:

The participants will be able to identify:

1. the purpose of dementia care planning
2. at least two cognitive assessment tools for the client with dementia
3. a realistic vs. unrealistic goals for clients with dementia
4. at least three non-pharmacologic interventions
5. the role of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonist