Connecting with a patient who has Alzheimer's disease.

The article focuses on Alzheimer's Disease and on how nurses can work around disorientation and aggressive behavior in patients. It states that Alzheimer's disease results in the loss of neurotransmitters that allow brain cells to communicate effectively. It mentions that hospital stays can result in the deterioration of functional and cognitive abilities due to the radical change from home to a busy clinical setting. It comments on the need to ensure the patient has a safe environment.