Older adults with CKD and/or diabetes have risks for cognitive impairment, making it difficult to follow a complex regimen that is required to improve health outcomes. This session shows how to assess for cognitive impairment and what evidence-based strategies may lead to better outcomes in this population.
Contact hours available until 9/20/2016.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, Authors, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty, planners, authors, and speakers have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
• Identify the relationship between CKD, diabetes, and cognitive impairment.
• Discuss association between cognitive impairment and ability to follow the prescribed regimen.
• Determine best way to assess for cognitive impairment in older adults with CKD and/or diabetes.
• Discuss evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes.