Geriatrics

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 *Click on movie camera to watch video	Cases PowerPoint	Tip Sheets (PDF)	References (PDF)
Challenging Behaviors I Powerpoint	The Aggressive Man	Impulsiveness Aggression	Literature Websites
Challenging Behaviors II Powerpoint	Wandering Around	Wandering Disruptive Vocalizations Bathing Disrobing	Literature Websites
Beating the Blues in LTC Powerpoint	Mrs. D and the Dwindles	Recognizing Geriatric Depression Treatment for Geriatric Depression	Literature Websites
The Right to Refuse Tx in Mental Illness in LTC Powerpoint	The Noncompliant Resident	Right to Refuse Treatment	Literature Websites
Activities to maximize QOL in Residents with Dementia LTC Powerpoint	The Bored Grandmother	Activities for residents with Dementia	Literature Websites
Anxiety and Sleep Disorders in LTC Powerpoint	The Worried Sailor	Relaxation Techniques  Management of Anxiety Sleep Hygiene Sleep in the NH	Literature Websites
Communication	Miss Information	SBAR to communicate psychiatric change to MD	Literature Websites
Personality Disorders in LTC Powerpoint	The Frustrating Matron	Personality Disorders in the NH	Literature Websites
Psychiatric Medication Side Effects in LTC Powerpoint	The Mumbling Lady	Medication Side Effects	Literature Websites
Psychosis in LTC Powerpoint	The Evil Roommate	Psychosis in the NH	Literature Websites
Preventing Suicide in LTC Powerpoint		Suicide Risk Evaluation Sheet	Literature Websites
Sexuality in LTC Powerpoint	Unwanted Advances	Sexuality in the NH	Literature Websites
		Dressing  Grooming Toileting Meals

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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