Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in Older Adults
Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in Older Adults
Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in Older Adults
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<strong>Screen<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Delirium</strong>, <strong>Dementia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Depression</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Older</strong> <strong>Adults</strong>Appendix O:List of Available ResourcesP.I.E.C.E.Swww.pieces.cabhru.com84“Putt<strong>in</strong>g the P.I.E.C.E.S. Together” st<strong>and</strong>s <strong>for</strong> Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities,Environment <strong>and</strong> Social, <strong>and</strong> are the cornerstones of the philosophy <strong>and</strong> care of the P.I.E.C.E.S.learn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itiative. The PIECES website has a resource centre that provides ongo<strong>in</strong>g learn<strong>in</strong>gresources such as videos <strong>and</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g packages on how to adm<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>and</strong> score the M<strong>in</strong>iMental Status Exam<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>and</strong> how to use the Cornell Scale <strong>for</strong> <strong>Depression</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dementia</strong>.Regional Geriatric Programshttp://www.rgps.on.caRegional Geriatric Programs (RGPs) provide a comprehensive network of specialized geriatricservices which assess <strong>and</strong> treat functional, medical <strong>and</strong> psychosocial aspects of illness <strong>and</strong>disability <strong>in</strong> older adults who have multiple <strong>and</strong> complex needs. Their website provides cl<strong>in</strong>ical<strong>and</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g resources on topics such as delirium, dementia <strong>and</strong> depression.