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...
The GuideStar Eldercare LTC Antipsychotic Stewardship Program® is a breakthrough approach to bedside care for nursing home patients with dementia.
The GuideStar Eldercare LTC Antipsychotic Stewardship Program® is rapidly emerging as a successful, evidence-based clinical model for reducing the use...
Functional and metabolic changes associated with aging influence the impact of medications on aging patients, making the stakes higher. Thus, attentio...
American Geriatrics Society 2023 updated its AGS Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults (65+), released on May 4...
