The topic of cognitive impairment
and dementia is a problem of major public health in developed countries. This
is because the population is becoming more longevity.
The detection of dementia in the
elderly is very low.
This topic has great relevance
because early detection is crucial and in primary care we have a important role
in this regard.
These problems are often blamed on
"things blamed on the age" which must stop nursing staff.
We should also encourage all elderly
patients pass regularly screening to detect cognitive impairment.
Nursing reached a very important
role because it is responsible for once detected cognitive impairment performs
a number of changes, such as changes in the patient's home. This will require
making a home view to advise the family of changes at home that could be favorable
for the elderly.
We must take into account a variety
of patterns present for communication with the patient is optimal.
On the other hand we show our
support for the family as it is a complicated process for them and can lead to
an "overload".
Bibliography:
y A. Otero Puimec. Demencia no detectada y utilización de los servicios sanitarios: implicaciones para la atención primaria. Available in.
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