Dementia Matters: A practical approach to assessment and care for people living with dementia for the general practice nurse
This session aims to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in brain health promotion, recognising cognitive impairment or potential dementia, assessing the impact on the individual and carer(s) and adapting the approach to routine care in the context of the individual’s cognitive impairment.
- Describe why knowing about dementia matters
- Understand the key features of dementia
- Describe the role of the general practice nurse in brain health promotion
Use a person-centered approach to provide care to support the individual with dementia and carer(s) health and social well-being needs