Dementia in LTC

Long Term Care Mental Health Series
Thomas Magnuson, MD
Brenda K. Keller, MD, CMD
Divisions of Geriatric Medicine and Psychiatry
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Training and engaging nursing facilities using the Nebraska Telehealth Network

We are aiming to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes for residents of nursing homes through interdisciplinary training of nursing home providers.

Presentations
RealPlayer/PowerPoint
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Cases
PowerPoint

Tip Sheets
in PDF

References

Challenging Behaviors I

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The Aggressive Man Impulsiveness
Aggression
Literature

Web

Challenging Behaviors II

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Wandering Around Wandering
Disruptive Vocalizations
Bathing
Disrobing
Literature

Web
Beating the Blues in LTC

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Mrs. D and the Dwindles Recognizing Geriatric Depression
Treatment for Geriatric Depression
Literature

Web

The Right to Refuse Tx
in Mental Illness in LTC
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The Noncompliant Resident Right to Refuse Treatment Literature

Web
Activities to maximize QOL in Residents with Dementia LTC

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The Bored Grandmother

 

Activities for residents with Dementia Literature

Web

Anxiety and Sleep
Disorders in LTC

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 The Worried Sailor

Relaxation Techniques 
Management of Anxiety
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep in the NH

Literature

Web
Communication

Miss Information 

SBAR to communicate psychiatric
change to MD
Literature

Web

Personality Disorders in LTC

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The Frustrating Matron Personality Disorders in the NH Literature

Web
Psychiatric Medication Side Effects in LTC
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The Mumbling Lady Medication Side Effects Literature

Web
Psychosis in LTC
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The Evil Roommate Psychosis in the NH

Literature

Web

Preventing Suicide in LTC
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Suicide Risk Evaluation Sheet

 

Literature

Web

Sexuality in LTC
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Unwanted Advances Sexuality in the NH Literature

Web

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The educational material presented in these series were supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr)for Nebraska Geriatric Education Center