Depression in Dementia

The curriculum (includes the multimedia DVD with learner's and facilitator's guides) is designed to improve recognition and management of depression co-occurring with dementia in nursing homes. The curriculum is directed principally at long-term care nurses (LPNs and RNs), helping them to achieve three competencies :(1) Recognize depression in residents with dementia; (2) Manage depression in dementia; and (3) Communicate effectively regarding depression in dementia.
Intended Audience: Health care staff

Does Every Allusion to Possible Suicide Require the Same Response?

Reference to the paper "Does Every Allusion to Possible Suicide Require the Same Response? A structured method for assessing and managing risk" with the suicide risk spectrum graphic and sequential questions to determine level of suicide risk.
Raue PJ, Brown EL, Meyers BS, Schulberg HC, Bruce ML. Does every allusion to possible suicide require the same response? J Fam Pract. 2006;55(7):605-12.
Intended Audience: Nurses and primary care practitioners

Geriatrics Assessment Lite: Depression Assessment

This tutorial covers the Geriatric Depression Scale ( GDS ) and SIGECAPS which is a mnemonic for: Sleep disorder, Interest deficit, Guilt, Energy deficit, Concentration deficit, Appetite disorder, Psychomotor retardation or agitation and Suicidality.
Intended Audience: Health care staff
Requirements: Most current browsers and Flash Player 7 or later

Depression Recognition and Assessment in Older Home Care Patients

The primary objective of this educational program is to provide a feasible approach for depression screening in older adult home care patients. Assessment for symptoms of depression requires direct questioning and observations. This program provides a set of questions and presents appropriate interviewing skills in the context of common barriers that complicate the assessment of depression.
Intended Audience: Nurses