Little is known about who is involved and what factors influence changes in antidementia medications for older adults living in nursing homes. The study sought to describe factors associated with initiation and discontinuation of antidementia medications in nursing home residents with dementia.
Social isolation and loneliness are major public health concerns. Informal dementia caregivers are particularly vulnerable, as many are older adults themselves and at elevated risk of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Technology-based interventions could offer accessible, affordable, and conveni...
This new course is designed to provide participants with information about addressing dementia and related behaviors, psychotropic prescribing safety, performing medication reviews, and caring for those residents with major chronic psychiatric illnesses.