Recognizing the Emotional Needs
of the Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Order# AD229
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH

20 minutes
physician/nursing staff discussion
and patient vignettes
title price: $150; $75 rental

Ted communicates by nodding his head. Eleanor speaks many words with no meaning. Mary Anne's facial expressions show her fear. How can you assess the emotions of someone who has difficulty communicating with words effectively?

In a discussion with nursing assistants, Dr. Rabins explores the long-ignored reality of the importance of the emotional well-being of the Alzheimer's patients. Nursing assistants explain why a patient's emotions are key to quality care. If you understand their emotional needs, the rest of their care just falls into place. Filmed at Copper Ridge.

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