Mental Health issues commonly experienced by residents. Six learning modules for Residential Aged Care staff. (Copy 1)

Mental Health issues commonly experienced by residents. Six learning modules for Residential Aged Care staff. (Copy 1)

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Conditions that look like dementia

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Conditions that look like dementia

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Choose 3 common symptoms of Dementia that can interfere with a person’s everyday life
What is Pseudodementia?
There are many conditions that can produce symptoms that look like Dementia
Pseudodementia- Causes
What is the most common cause of pseudodementia
Sally, a resident you have been supporting, is referring more often to objects in her room as “that thing”
Assessment challenges
A person with Pseudodementia (caused by depression) is ______ to deny having problems with their memory
Treatment for Pseudodementia
Pseudodementia is often reversible?
Communication Tips
Bruce is complaining about forgetting where he is putting things and he appears more irritable and agitated than usual. It appears to you that Bruce is showing symptoms similar to Dementia.
Summary points and References

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Optional videos for further learning

17:19
Course Completion