Cognitive assessment is a paramount need in nursing homes and can help develop a treatment plan and improve quality of life.
Staff training can empower facilities to rise to the need of their patients, especially those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
A dementia diagnosis with other illnesses can impact functionality, quality of life, and overall prognosis for your patients in long-term care.
Polypharmacy is a concern among nursing home residents and dementia patients. Gradual dose reduction (GDR) is an important goal.
Parkinson’s disease dementia presents unique clinical challenges, especially when it comes to medication management.
The experience of dementia is as individual as the patient, and that’s why the specialized training of a psychologist is so valuable on a dementia car...
A 70-year-old resident with a dementia diagnosis is lethargic and has recently experienced multiple falls. Lab work has shown to be within normal limi...
A facility dropped to a lower star rating and sought assistance to regain their footing. Their Medicare star rating had declined significantly.
A skilled nursing care facility received their annual CMS audit and needed to put together a robust corrective action plan to address the concerns unc...
A resident diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease was referred to GuideStar Eldercare from a health care center for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment...
How to effectively manage and improve the care of residents in a 70-Bed skilled nursing facility population with a 100% psychotropic medication usage...
The most effective way to help detect Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is early screening. Detecting dementia early gives time for interv...
