This presentation is designed to assist health care professionals as they develop care plans for clients with dementia. A review of assessment tools that could be utilized will be addressed along with a review of realistic goals and meaningful interventions. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches will be discussed.

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of assessment tools, goal setting considerations and treatment approaches for the client with dementia

Learner Objectives:

1. Discuss the purpose of dementia care planning
2. Identify at least two cognitive assessment tools for the client with dementia
3. Describe a realistic vs. unrealistic goal for clients with dementia
4. Identify at least three non-pharmacologic interventions for clients with dementia
5. Identify at least three considerations when using pharmacologic interventions in dementia management