Mental processing, thinking and memory are important! The health team pays attention this this aspect of care, screening for changes that could be related to dementia, depression and delirium.

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How many of you have had a family member,

loved one, or patient impacted by dementia?

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How many of you have seen the impact

that dementia can have on caregivers?

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Dementia is a slowly progressive cognitive disease where someone loses the ability to understand the world around them and eventually the ability to speak, eat, and walk.

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Depression is a major cause of disability across the lifespan and accounts for up to 10% of hospitalization.

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Delirium is a sudden confusional state that often has a medical cause and increases the risk of future cognitive impairment, functional decline, and nursing-home placement.