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-...
A recent publication from the Heart Rhythm Society confirms a significant risk of QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmia, and sudden cardiac death as...
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...
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?
For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, both visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are common occurrences....
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...
Families who find they have some extra time around the holidays might enjoy looking into building a special photo album for a family member with demen...
Medical researchers recognize that dementia can have one or multiple pathologies that lead to common dementia symptoms. LATE is a common cause of deme...
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...
