Reducing Resident Depression:
Assessment and Intervention
Order# CE639
Content by Karen S. Santmyer, MS, RN, CS and Robert P. Roca, MD, MPH
interactive discussion and demonstrations
20 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
Depression is a common problem in nursing home residents. It is frequently difficult to differentiate major depression, requiring treatment with medication, from sadness and demoralization related to life circumstances. Regardless of the cause, it is essential that nursing home staff members learn to identify and manage symptoms of depression in residents.
This program may be used to teach Geriatric Nursing Assistants how to identify and report symptoms of depression. Interaction strategies for working with elderly persons with depressive symptoms are also presented.
Topics: patient depression, sadness, suicidal thoughts, compassion, recognizing symptoms
Audience: Nursing staff working in long-term care. Students in medical and allied health training programs.