Delirium, dementia, and depression, or the three D’s, are common diagnoses seen in older adults. The signs and symptoms of these conditions may overlap, making it difficult to distinguish between them. This course discusses the similarities and the differences between delirium, dementia, and depression. It also discusses what your role is in the management of the three D’s. Without quick identification and management of these conditions, an older adult’s quality of life will be impacted. The goal of this course is to educate direct care workers in post-acute care settings on delirium, dementia, and depression.
Delirium, dementia, and depression, or the three D’s, are common diagnoses seen in older adults. The signs and symptoms of these conditions may overlap, making it difficult to distinguish between them. This course discusses the similarities and the differences between delirium, dementia, and depression. It also discusses what your role is in the management of the three D’s. Without quick identification and management of these conditions, an older adult’s quality of life will be impacted. The goal of this course is to educate direct care workers in post-acute care settings on delirium, dementia, and depression.
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of the Three D’s
Mr. Johnson
What Are the Three D’s?
Delirium
Dementia
Depression
Differences Between the Three D’s
Review
Summary
Section 3: Your Role
Your Role
Reporting Changes
Providing Supportive Care
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Helping During Recovery
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN, is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team at Relias, with a focus on long-term care. Kathleen earned her associate degree in nursing in 1987 at Mid-Michigan Community College and her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2018 from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, outpatient care, acute care, and nursing education. She has hospital experience in Med-Surg, OR/PACU, Critical Care, and outpatient experience in Occupation Health. Kathleen has experience as a clinical instructor for the LPN program at Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center in Pennsylvania. Most recently, she recently worked in long-term care as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner.
Disclosure: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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