Delirium and Dementia in Elderly Care: A Practical Guide to Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

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Mani Krishnan Eleni Fixter

Delirium and Dementia in Elderly Care

A Practical Guide to Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Mani Krishnan, Eleni Fixter

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English

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
18 March 2021

Care of the elderly; Geriatric nursing

Focussing on delirium in elderly care, this book uses up to date research, practical examples and case studies to raise awareness of the condition, particularly among carers of people with dementia. By following the mantra 'Suspect it, Spot it and Stop it', the book will help to prevent people suffering from it.

Providing an overview of delirium, this book shows how to identify the condition, offers simple measures that can help alter outcomes and improve the experiences of people with delirium. It will also provide information on how to manage the condition. The chapters will be easy to understand for the general population as well as general health care students and staff. A guide will also be included in how to set up local delirium awareness programs and training.

By: Mani Krishnan, Eleni Fixter
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781785924767
ISBN 10: 1785924761
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 18 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction to Delirium; 2. Why we need to know about delirium; 3. Delirium and Dementia; 4. Delirium in the Elderly. Suspect it; 5. Clinical Symptoms of delirium. Spot it; 6. Management. Stop it; 7. How to increase awareness & implement local training; 8. Delirium Diaries.

Dr Mani Santhana Krishnan FRCPsych is a Consultant in Old Age/Liaison Psychiatry and Interim Senior Clinical Director with Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. He is the Academic Secretary for the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry at the Royal college of Psychiatrists. Recently he has been appointed as a Regional Lead for Delirium by the Health Education England North East faculty of patient safety. He is based in Durham UK. Dr Eleni Fixter MRCPsych is a Consultant in Old Age/Liaison Psychiatry with Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. She is based in Stockton on Tees UK. Dr Krishnan & Dr Fixter started the movement #icanpreventdelirium 3 years ago.