Welcome to the DETA website for Licensed Practical Nurses. LPN’s
perform many vital tasks for residents in the long-term care setting.
This site contains key information that all LPN’s should master
prior to management of patients with dementia.
| 1. | Most nursing home residents (60%) are demented. |
| 2. | Most assisted living facility residents (40%) are demented. |
| 3. | Many older home health recipients are demented. |
| 4. | Many homebound elders are taking the wrong medication. |
| 5. | Dementia prevents a patient from reporting symptoms to the nurse. |
| 6. | Medication compliance becomes a problem with demented residents. |
| 7. | Demented patients may forget the basics of wound care and hygiene. |
| 8. | Demented persons have problems with diabetic compliance and diet. |
| 9. | Persons with dementia may under-report symptoms. |
| 10. | LPN’s must train CNA’s, PCA’s, and home health
aids about dementia. |
