Dementia care practitioners are aware that person-centered care empowers caregivers to focus on a resident’s strengths leading to improved quality of...
The progression of dementia takes a heavy toll on the person with dementia—and on family and friends as well. Among caregivers, feelings of depression...
Honoring the individual reality experienced by a person living with dementia and building caring relationships are among the core principles of person...
Alzheimer’s disease is widely regarded as the most common diagnosis in dementia. However, what the diagnosis does not explain is the varied individual...
“Antipsychotic utilization in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) is a major focus of regulatory compliance and a key theme in resident care,” according...
Pain can be a hidden symptom in dementia care. Untreated, it can be a contributing cause to agitation or disruptive behavior. It can also contribute t...
Sadly, dementia is a progressive illness. Family members and caregivers face the heartbreaking task of adapting to evolving dementia symptoms and acce...
The BIMS is used for cognitive screening in nursing homes and is a component of the MDS. Yet it provides only a very limited picture of cognitive func...
Comprehensive assessment is the first step in the GuideStar Eldercare LTC Antipsychotic Stewardship Program®, and it’s crucial, because diagnosis driv...
