Supplement Your Prescription
December 8, 2015
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: “Supplement Your Prescription” is chock full of helpful advice on the right supplements to take when taking prescription medicines. Dr. Cass
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3 Medical Updates for Dementia
May 3, 2015
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The American Geriatrics Society updated recommendations for doctors treating people with dementia. These include adjusting prescriptions of Alzheimer’s drugs if the desired effect is not
Managing Dementia’s Behaviors
May 3, 2015
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Here’s a short, easy-to-read primer on caring for and talking with difficult people who have dementia. It is written by the
48% Cut in Antipsychotics Improves Dementia Care
February 18, 2015
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ARTICLE + FREE 20-PAGE BOOKLET: The PEARL Dementia Care Program dramatically cut antipsychotics in care homes an average of 48%, with one home’s reduction exceeding
Through Laughter & Tears: Dementia with Pseudobulbar Affect
December 21, 2014
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Two million Americans with Alzheimer’s, stroke and other neurologic conditions suffer from symptoms of PBA. They have uncontrollable outbursts of crying or laughing. See the movie trailer and learn more about it.
Anxiety Drugs & Alzheimer’s
September 14, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Seniors taking benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium had a 51% higher risk for Alzheimer’s. The widely prescribed drugs treat anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Holly
Antipsychotic Risperdal Slapped with $2 Billion Dementia Penalty
November 10, 2013
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VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE The largest fine in the history of prescribing antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients was handed down by The Department of Justice.
Nursing Homes Succeed in Cutting Antipsychotics for Dementia
September 15, 2013
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In an important shift, nursing homes are using significantly fewer antipsychotics for dementia. Instead, they are pursuing more patient-centered treatments. Gain insights into the big
Prazosin Looks Promising for Agitation in Dementia
January 20, 2013
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Agitation can be a disruptive, chronic problem in Alzheimer’s. It increases caregiver burden as well as patient distress and is often the trigger to long-term
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