Date of Award
5-1-2005
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in adult life and recognized as the most common cause of late life dementia world wide. Care of an elderly individual with dementia requires a systematic approached to the management of behavioral disturbances. The purpose of this project was to provide education regarding management of an elderly individual with behavioral disturbance related to dementia to health care providers in long term care facilities. The project was conducted in three rural long term care facilities. Healthcare providers who receive education can become more competent in intervening with an individual who is exhibiting behavioral difficulties.
Recommended Citation
Bergquist, Rose B., "Behavioral Management Related to Dementia in the Elderly in a Long Term Care Facility" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 3173.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/3173