Alzheimer's Abuse
Order# AD232
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD
interactive discussion
20 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
Under-reported and unrecognized Alzheimer’s abuse is prevalent throughout long-term care. Dr. Peter Rabins and geriatric nursing assistants identify the signs of potential abuse for Alzheimer’s patients. Agitation, catastrophic reactions, withdrawn behaviors, emotional distress and isolation must not be acceptable.
Is it abusive to challenge a patient’s reality and precipitate a catastrophic reaction? Does a chair tray or lap buddy result in extreme agitation? What happens when a patient can’t verbalize pain? Filmed at Copper Ridge.
Topics: catastrophic reactions, agitation, difficult behaviors, neglect, abusive interactions
Audience: allied health training, nursing home and assisted living staff