Assessing and Managing Pain for Residents with Dementia

As dementia changes progress, a resident’s ability to communicate pain or discomfort can become more difficult. The behavioral expressions of pain or discomfort can be challenging for family and caregivers to identify as the severity of their loved one’s dementia worsens. It is important  for staff to know what to watch out for and who is at risk.

There are many opportunities to prevent, identify, and address pain - in residents with dementia, staff need to know who is at risk and what to watch for. Brush up on current best practices to identify dementia and provide ongoing care by downloading our guide HERE.