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Communication - Caring for people with dementia in the general hospital

This RLO looks at people with dementia who experience difficulties in both understanding others and saying what they want to say. This usually progresses as the disease progresses. This RLO looks at problems people with dementia experience when communicating and strategies healthcare professionals can use to improve their communication.

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Release Date: 04 September 2015

Keywords

Caring for people with dementia in the general hospital - Communication

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Dementia and Cognitive Loss - Caring for people with dementia in the general hospital

Dementia is very common. A quarter of general hospital in-patients have cognitive impairment, Dementia or dementia complicated by delirium. Almost all healthcare professionals who look after adults will encounter patients with these problems, we all need the knowledge and skills to care for them.

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Release Date: 04 September 2015

Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Loss

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