A good start.
HOSPITALS CAN be a distressing place for people with dementia. On top of poor health, they can struggle to make sense of what is happening to and around them. Staff may also find communicating with people with dementia challenging. These problems lead to a worsening of dementia symptoms, such as confusion and aggression. A lack of dementia training means that many nurses are unable to provide the best person-centred care possible. However, a new tool may help staff overcome some of these problems.