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This presentation (1:20:57 minutes) given by Elizabeth Vig discusses caring for older people with cognitive impairment and ethical dilemmas. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe ethical dilemmas that may arise in the care of individuals at different stages of dementia; (2) describe decision-making abilities that are assessed when determining if an individual has decisional capacity; and (3) discuss the concept of moral distress and identify risk factors for developing it. Slides are available to download on the link.