Assessing and Managing Pain in Persons Living with Dementia
Assessing and Managing Pain in Persons Living with Dementia
Learning Objectives
Pain Assessment in Persons Living with Dementia
- Describe the consequences associated with untreated pain in persons living with dementia
- Assess for pain, and educate care partners and other caregivers on recognizing signs of pain in persons living with dementia
Managing Pain in Persons Living with Dementia
- Describe nonpharmacological interventions for managing pain in persons living with dementia.
- Identify when to use pharmacological treatments for treating pain in persons living with dementia