Multiple adverse outcomes associated with antipsychotic use in people with dementia: population based matched cohort study | The BMJ
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The Use of Visceral Proteins as Nutrition Markers: An ASPEN Position Paper – PubMed (nih.gov) “These proteins correlate well with patients’ risk for adverse outcomes rather than with protein-energy malnutrition.…
Multiple adverse outcomes associated with antipsychotic use in people with dementia: population based matched cohort study | The BMJ
BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-076268 (Published 17 April 2024)Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:e076268 Conclusions Antipsychotic use compared with non-use in adults with dementia was associated with increased risks of stroke,…
Sex and Dementia in the Nursing Home: Balancing Resident Rights with Resident Safety
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Meet all dementia patients where THEY are. You cannot reason with an illogical person who has dementia. https://www.alzheimershope.com/10absolutes/six.php
Eisai’s Leqembi: Addressing the risks, benefits of Alzheimer’s drug
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Sexual Behaviors in dementia residents is not uncommon. NH residents are not asexual and sexual behavior is a natural part of being human, regardless of age. These behaviors can be…