Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Vol. 35 No. 2 February 2009
By Meredith Flood, PhD, CNS-BC; Kathleen C. Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN
ABSTRACT
Expansion and diversification of the older adult demographic group is a key indication that nurses need to be aware of current recommended practice related to the most common mental health diagnoses in this age group. Such conditions include depression, anxiety, dementia, delirium, and substance abuse/dependence. This article, the second in a two-part series, focuses on key assessment components and suggested interventions for dementia, delirium, and substance abuse/dependence.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. Flood is Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dr. Buckwalter is Sally Mathis Hartwig Professor of Gerontological Nursing Research, and Director, The University of Iowa John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, Iowa City, Iowa.
The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Meredith Flood, PhD, CNS-BC, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, CHHS 444B, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223; e-mail: mflood@uncc.edu.
