Managing Disruptive Behavior in Dementia Patients: A training tool for CNAs
Veterans Affairs South Central MIRECC
This CD-ROM provides basic instruction in recognition and reduction of stress in both care providers and older cognitively impaired residents of LTC facilities. Videotape examples (using actors) show interactions between LTC residents and Certified Nursing Assistants. Disruptive, de-escalating, and preventive approaches are portrayed for each of three scenarios. Material may be appropriate for self-reflection or group discussion. Product may be requested through the VA South Central MIRECC Education Office: [email protected] or [email protected].
Learners should be able to: 1. Identify behavior that escalates stress in LTC residents and their providers. 2. Recognize preventive approaches to the behavioral care of older cognitively impaired persons.
Used with nursing staff, students, faculty trainers and family members in LTC facilities, academic settings, private homes, and attorney's offices. Each of the nine video demonstrations may be used independently. Some technical ability is required to operate the CD-ROM on a computer. All material is in English.