Qu Tian, PhD, MS, National Institute on Aging, and colleagues, recently sought to understand dementia risk among older adults experiencing dual decline in memory and one other factor.
Test yourself and see if you know the other factor.
Myths and misconceptions exist regarding older adults’ sexuality and are often amplified in nursing home settings. The aim of this initiative was to increase the knowledge and permissive attitudes of nursing staff toward older adults’...
Myths and misconceptions exist regarding older adults’ sexuality and are often amplified in nursing home settings. The aim of this initiative was to increase the knowledge and permissive attitudes of nursing staff toward older adults’...
Steven Posar, MD; Anita Reid, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC; Daniel Heiser, PsyD
This study aimed to assess compliance with the standard of care for dementia treatment using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine, which, separately, are known to improve cognition, function, and behavioral and psychological...
This study aimed to assess compliance with the standard of care for dementia treatment using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine, which, separately, are known to improve cognition, function, and behavioral and psychological...
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Jen Devinney-Lavsa, BPharm, PharmD, FASCP
Adverse drug events (ADEs) can significantly affect patients, especially in long-term care (LTC) settings, where frailty and polypharmacy increase vulnerability. This article emphasizes the importance of ADE reporting as a critical aspect of...
Adverse drug events (ADEs) can significantly affect patients, especially in long-term care (LTC) settings, where frailty and polypharmacy increase vulnerability. This article emphasizes the importance of ADE reporting as a critical aspect of...
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
