Delirium, Dementia, and Depression (#106B)

This simulation was developed from a grant for the Collaborative Nursing program at Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown College and Centennial College.

This older woman is currently recovering from knee surgery with a short term stay in a long term care facility as her usual family care providers are currently out of the country. While in care, there is a request to determine if Agnes is still capable of living in her own home and caring for herself.

• Listening skills
• Developing trust 
• Demonstrating empathy 
• Assessing needs 

Learners will be challenged to asses for all the possibilities - dementia, delirium and/or depression.

Although Agnes wants to remain at home there is some evidence that she may no longer be fully able to take care of herself.  The learner is part of a team being asked to determine whether Agnes will be able to return to her home and manage with some support.