Aged Care Association: Lesson series
Recognising and managing delirium in older adults
This webinar explored the recognition and management of delirium in older adults. It provided practical guidance to help clinicians distinguish delirium from dementia and depression, recognise the signs of acute cognitive change, and support better outcomes through timely, multidisciplinary care.
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Why is this course important
Delirium can develop quickly in older adults and may be mistaken for dementia or depression. This course helps participants recognise the signs and symptoms, distinguish between the three conditions, respond early, and work collaboratively across disciplines to support effective management and better outcomes for older adults.
Course Lessons
Meet the instructor
Lesley Maskery
Lesley is a Nurse Practitioner, with over 30years experience in Older Persons’ Mental Health. She trained in the UK and worked both in hospital in-patient settings and as a Community Psychiatric Nurse. She moved to NZ in 2005, completing her Nurse Practitioner (NP) registration in 2018, and has worked within both the DHB and Aged Care sectors here in NZ.
Lesley developed an NP-led clinic model to support Aged Care facilities that were struggling to find adequate GP support and has completed audits on anti-psychotic medication use in Aged Care. Lesley has also provided teaching input to the CAP course for internationally trained nurses moving to NZ and for Aged Care facilities.
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