Every year, one out of three seniors over the age
of 65 years will experience a serious fall. This statistic is even higher
for people for suffer from
dementia.
This presentation addresses fours areas of safety
for the person with dementia: Falls; Nutrition; Medications; and Wandering
or Walking.
Fall risk covers
both environmental risks and risks associated with poor physical condition.
Ways to address both issues will be included. Each of these areas is approached
from the standpoint of general indicators for risk factors and approaches
that can be used to reduce risk. Learn both the specific questions you should
be asking, and the answers as well.
- Discover what questions to ask
in order to determine if a person with
dementia is at risk
- Learn contributing risk factors and approaches for falls,
nutrition, medication and wandering or walking
- Educate yourself in how
to reduce risks for the people in your care
Up to 60 minutes.
Ideal for breakout session.
