The 3 Ds: Dementia Depression and Delirium WEBINAR SERIES- PART 1- Gain a greater understanding of Dementia, Delirium and Depression; how to assess and differentiate between them using CMS recommended tools. Cognitive impairments, depression and behavioral issues all have a huge impact on a patient’s ability to recover from illness. Having staff who can better understand the needs of their patients by establishing a baseline for their cognitive and mental status will assist a

Ellie's grandson set up a voice-controlled media player in her home when she was in the early stages of Dementia (Stage 4). He taught Ellie to play her favorite music communicating by speaking with the player. Ellie now not only plays music, she asks it the time and weather as well. When her daughters bring over dinner Ellie can be directed to ask it the repetitive questions on her mind and not her daughters. This helps to decrease the Caregiver's stress level and listening t