Please read this important disclaimer. The Corinne Dolan Alzheimer Center is licensed as a residential care facility. In a facility that holds itself up as a facility especially for persons with dementia it would be important to look at how the policies and procedures are developed to cover medication pass. It is important to consider the type of medication being administered and the monitoring that might be needed. In assessing a person with dementia, we look at abilities, ADLs, cognition and socialness.
Training is very important for staff of a dementia unit.
Training can include problem-solving techniques, caregiving vs. caretaking, an understanding of dementia and what is happening to the brain is very important in being able to work with the various behaviors that can be present. The reader is advised to always seek the advice of their physician prior to changing any treatment or to receive answers to questions regarding a specific medical condition.