Optimizing Dementia Care: Fast Facts for Nurses

As a nurse working in adult health settings, you know that caring for people with dementia can be challenging and complex. To address these challenges, Carol A. Miller, RN-BC, MSN, has created a quick-access clinical reference guide that provides evidence-based, person-centered care strategies for all stages of dementia.

Comprehensive and Updated Information

The second edition of this guide is completely updated with the latest guidelines and includes two new chapters on the Emotional Needs of People with Dementia and Self-Neglect and Elder Abuse. You’ll also find new information on cultural considerations and distinguishing between dementia and delirium.

Real-Life Insights and Personal Stories

This edition includes quotes from people with dementia, providing first-person accounts of their experiences and giving you a deeper understanding of their needs and perspectives.

Practical Strategies for Dementia Care

Fast Facts for Dementia Care delivers specific care strategies that you can incorporate into your care plans to prevent or address problems before they escalate. Using bullet points and concise paragraphs, this streamlined resource discusses the issues faced by people with dementia and their care partners, and what you can do to help.

Chapters cover disease progression, assessment and management of pain, medications, safety concerns, communication strategies, ethical issues, and end-of-life care. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify and manage conditions associated with mental status, including delirium and dementia
• Use clinical vignettes and quotes of real-life situations to illustrate successful nursing interventions
• Employ communication techniques for different stages of dementia

Essential Information at Your Fingertips

Fast Facts boxes provide quick reference to essential information, making it easy to access the information you need when you need it.

With this guide, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies you need to provide high-quality, person-centered care to people with dementia in a wide range of clinical settings, including acute care, long-term care, and home and community settings.

Stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices in dementia care and make a positive impact on the lives of your patients and their care partners.