Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Assessing and Managing Agitation in the Nursing Home Setting-View Presentation

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The video is a webinar titled "Action Speak Louder Than Words: Assessing and Managing Agitation, Aggression, and Nursing Home" presented by Dr. Maureen Nash. Dr. Nash discusses the assessment and management of agitation and aggression in individuals with dementia, focusing on nursing home populations. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the underlying causes of behavior disturbance and the need for person-centered care. The webinar provides strategies for assessing and managing these symptoms, including the use of antipsychotic medications and other treatments. The video does not mention any specific credits granted.

Keywords

Action Speak Louder Than Words

Assessing and Managing Agitation

Aggression

Nursing Home

Dr. Maureen Nash

Dementia

Behavior Disturbance

Person-Centered Care

Assessment Strategies

Management Strategies

Antipsychotic Medications

Treatment Options