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Quality of Life with Parkinson’s Disease

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we focus attention on this illness that affects at least half a million Americans is the 2nd most commo...

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Health Disparities & Dementia

While it’s well understood that dementia is on the rise globally, certain demographics suffer a disproportionate burden. Minority Health Month draws a...

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Are Anticonvulsants an Evidence-Based Answer for BPSD?

Are Anticonvulsants an Evidence-Based Answer for BPSD?

Based on findings that use of anticonvulsant medications among nursing home residents with dementia has been on the rise, Candon et al. conducted some...

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CMS to Collect Anticonvulsant Data on MDS Form

CMS to Collect Anticonvulsant Data on MDS Form

CMS will begin collecting data on usage of anticonvulsant medications in Section N of the MDS form effective October 1, 2024, reports McKnight’s Long-...

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Quetiapine Antipsychotic is Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death

A recent publication from the Heart Rhythm Society confirms a significant risk of QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmia, and sudden cardiac death as...

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Heart Health and Dementia Risk

As we focus on heart health during American Heart Month (February), it’s worth noting that heart health and brain health are connected. They share man...

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A Valentine’s Day Question: What Matters to You?

A Valentine’s Day Question: What Matters to You?

Do you love someone who is living with dementia? If you do, a powerful way to show your love is to ask a simple question: What matters to you?

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Dementia: Emergency Department Visits & Hospitalizations

For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, both visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are common occurrences....

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Antipsychotic Reduction: Key Ideas

As a guest on the JAMDA On-The-Go podcast recently, GuideStar Founder & CEO Steven Posar, MD, shared some key ideas that can help clinical staff in nu...

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