Dementia in the Elderly population
A 2 page reflection paper addressing the impact of diagnosing a ederly patient with “Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type.” How the disease progresses, the impact on the lives, of the patient, the caregiver and family, the coordination of complex care and support for the patient and family members, the impact on society from the viewpoint/role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.