322 - In-Depth Focus Session - Differentiating Between Dementia, Encephalopathy, and Mood Disorders

With the advent of modern therapies, it is vital to distinguish between dementia, encephalopathy, and a mood disorder, and it is essential to differentiate between dementias. The goal of this session is to cover pointers to help distinguish between these conditions.

Contact hours available until 10/3/2017.

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:
1. Discuss the differences between encephalopathy and dementia.
2. Review the differences between mood disorders and dementia.
3. Identify the most common types of dementia and their differences.