Aging breast cancer survivors suffer greater decline in physical function … Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS … Black nursing home residents don’t have higher rates of inappropriate antipsychotic use … Improving nursing home-to-ER transitions: an analysis by ER docs
Antipsychotic drug lumateperone improves schizophrenia symptoms without side effects such as weight gain and metabolic disturbance.
Antipsychotics are associated with greater odds of head injury and traumatic brain injury, according to a new Finnish study.
Antibiograms cannot be used interchangeably between acute care and nursing home affiliates … Antipsychotics raise risk of heart attack, death in hospital study … Lifelong female exercisers benefit from better muscle function … New guidelines available for treating men with age-related low testosterone
Person-centered memory care led to a significant reduction in the use of off-label antipsychotic medications in a large long-term care study.
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease who are prescribed antipsychotics spend 53% more days hospitalized than those not taking antipsychotics.
Immersive reminiscence therapy a “bright spot” in field of dementia therapy … Antipsychotics, haloperidol, show little benefit for delirium … Modifiable dementia risk factors illuminated in new journal supplement … Cancer incidence is rising in wealthy countries
Brookdale Senior Living explores use of artificial intelligence … $1.6M grant supports study of antipsychotic drugs and long-term care … Augmented reality glasses could help seniors better navigate with low vision … Interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain skyrockets
A common alternative to antipsychotics can be as dangerous to seniors with dementia, new research finds.
It seems if you want to stir up a sizable dustball of commotion these days, all it takes is a sprinkle of the word “antipsychotics” here and there. Trust us, we know.
