Patient 1:
J.S., 82-year-old female, admitted due to worsening confusion and agitation. Primary diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease with behavioural disturbances. Currently exhibiting increased wandering and verbal aggression. Recent medication change: donepezil increased 5mg to 10mg two weeks ago. Suicide risk is low; aggression risk is moderate due to agitation. Discharge plan: Continue current medication regime, referral to community mental health team for ongoing support.
Patient 2:
M.T., 78-year-old male, admitted due to a recent fall and subsequent decline in mobility and mood. Primary diagnosis is vascular dementia with depression. Presents with low mood and reports of feeling hopeless. Recent event: Started on sertraline 50mg one week ago. Suicide risk is moderate due to expressed suicidal ideation. Aggression risk is low. Discharge plan: Physiotherapy and occupational therapy to improve mobility, review of medication at next outpatient appointment.
Patient 3:
S.L., 85-year-old female, admitted due to a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and associated hallucinations. She is experiencing visual hallucinations and paranoia. Recent event: No recent changes. Suicide risk is low; aggression risk is low. Discharge plan: Continue current medication regime, referral to community mental health team for ongoing support.
Patient 4:
B.C., 90-year-old male, admitted due to a recent stroke and associated cognitive decline. Primary diagnosis is post-stroke dementia. Currently exhibiting significant memory impairment and difficulty with executive functions. Recent event: No recent changes. Suicide risk is low; aggression risk is low. Discharge plan: Continue current medication regime, referral to community mental health team for ongoing support.
Patient 5:
K.P., 76-year-old female, admitted due to a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease dementia and associated motor and cognitive decline. She is experiencing motor and cognitive decline. Recent event: No recent changes. Suicide risk is low; aggression risk is low. Discharge plan: Continue current medication regime, referral to community mental health team for ongoing support.
Patient 6:
L.M., 88-year-old female, admitted due to a recent diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and associated behavioural changes. She is experiencing behavioural changes and personality changes. Recent event: No recent changes. Suicide risk is low; aggression risk is low. Discharge plan: Continue current medication regime, referral to community mental health team for ongoing support.