Dementia care
Anne O’Reilly Staff nurse, St George’s Hospital, London
Anne O’Reilly’s understanding of patient dignity was enhanced by a learning zone article
Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, mood changes and communication difficulties. When caring for patients with dementia it is vital to be able to understand their needs, but this is not always possible on wards where staff are extremely busy and where family members or carers may not be present to help articulate patients’ wishes.
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doi: 10.7748/ns2011.09.26.2.59.c8705
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