Show notes
Podcast: Understanding Dementia and Delirium Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat33 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric specialties. Statement of Need According to WHO, approximately 5-8% of the general population over the age of 60 at a given time will have dementia. The Institute of Aging has projected that those aged 60 and over will increase to 25.6% of Kentucky's population by 2030. Due to the aging population in Kentucky and the increasing prevalence of dementia it is important for providers to be able to recognize the symptoms of dementia as well as to be able to differentiate clinical characteristics with delirium. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the differences and similarities between dementia and delirium.
- Identify the symptoms and characteristics of dementia and delirium.
- Define the different types of dementia.
- Review the initial treatment options for dementia.

