Hello everyone, This weekend, as we honor the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers killed in wars fought on behalf of our country, we are also reminded of the living soldiers who must still deal with the aftermath of battle, many of whom suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. In a review published a […]
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Antipsychotic medication reduction and appropriate use
Hello everyone,  The use of psychotropic drugs for people with dementia living in long term care facilities is common, but research continues to show that their risks often far outweigh their benefits, and they are effective for a limited number of symptoms. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ national initiative to improve behavioral health […]
Decreasing use of antipsychotic medications….
We thought you would find this recent article interesting as you and your staff work to improve the lives of your residents with dementia and decrease the use of antipsychotic medications as much as possible. The article discusses the results of several research trials and offers some approaches you may like to try: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/07/19/537907127/for-dementia-patients-engagement-can-improve-mood-and-quality-of-life In […]