Dementia Nursing Care Plan
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Date: January 15, 2050
Patient Name: Allene Tillman
DOB: March 2, 1945
Gender: Female
Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease (Moderate Stage)
1. Assessment
Assessment Area | Details |
|---|
Cognitive Function | Impaired memory, confusion, difficulty with word recall |
Physical Health | Hypertension, history of falls, some difficulty with mobility |
Behavioral Symptoms | Agitation, occasional aggression, verbal outbursts, sundowning |
Emotional Well-Being | Anxiety, occasional depression, need for reassurance |
Activities of Daily Living | Requires assistance with bathing, dressing, and eating; independent walking |
2. Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis | Related Factors | Evidence |
|---|
Impaired Memory | Cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s Disease | Difficulty remembering daily tasks |
Risk of Injury | Decreased mobility and frequent falls | History of falls, difficulty walking |
Chronic Anxiety | Difficulty understanding environment and emotional instability | Frequent anxiety episodes, restlessness |
3. Goals and Outcomes
Goal | Outcome Criteria | Timeline |
|---|
Improve memory recall for daily tasks | Patient able to recall names of family members, daily schedule | Within 3 months |
Increase independence in mobility | Patient able to walk with minimal assistance (using walker) | Within 6 months |
Reduce episodes of agitation | Episodes of agitation reduced by 50% with regular interventions | Within 3 months |
4. Nursing Interventions
Intervention | Rationale | Frequency | Responsible Party |
|---|
Provide structured daily routine to reduce confusion | Routine helps decrease anxiety and agitation | Daily | [YOUR NAME] (RN) |
Assist with ADLs, including feeding and dressing | Ensure safety and maintain dignity in daily tasks | As needed | Family caregivers |
Use redirection techniques during agitation episodes | Helps manage behavioral symptoms without confrontation | As needed | [YOUR NAME] (RN) |
Monitor blood pressure and administer medications | To manage hypertension and ensure comfort | Twice daily | [YOUR NAME] (RN) |
Encourage physical activity, such as short walks | Prevent further physical decline and promote well-being | 3 times per week | Family caregivers |
5. Evaluation
Goal | Outcome | Evaluation Date |
|---|
Improve memory recall for daily tasks | Patient has shown some improvement in recalling names of family members | March 15, 2050 |
Increase independence in mobility | Patient requires minimal assistance with walking; uses walker independently | July 15, 2050 |
Reduce episodes of agitation | Agitation has decreased by approximately 40% with implemented interventions | April 15, 2050 |
6. Care Plan Review and Modifications
Next Review Date: July 15, 2050
Review Notes: Adjust interventions based on progress with mobility and memory recall. Reassess the need for medication adjustments and update family caregiver training.
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