Dementia: Lewy Body Dementia - Nursing Care and Interventions

Course Overview

This 3 hour interactive course discusses the signs symptoms diagnosis and treatment of Lewy body dementia. It then turns to the important role that those providing nursing care to promote quality of life in those with Lewy body dementia.

Target Audience

Nurses aged care workers

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about the pathophysiology and risk factors of Lewy body dementia. The course includes discussion of the clinical symptoms and diagnostic criteria before detailing the options for nursing interventions and management of people with Lewy body dementia.

Business Outcomes

A thorough understanding of nursing interventions and care management of people with Lewy body contributes to improved patient care and comfort of patients.