I will discuss 3 of the most common classes of medications used in response to dementia related behaviors. Be aware there are additional classes of medications I am not going to cover. Before we get started, there are some things I want to make clear. 1 – This is not medical advice for you or […]
Medications for dementia related “behaviors” – What you need to know. Read More »
I want to make you aware of common medication related issues I see often in the ER. Hopefully you can avoid these scenarios in your person. If you have your person’s medication list handy, take a look at it while you read this. Write down any questions you might want to ask their care team.
People with Dementia in the ER Because of Medications Read More »
Right away, let me say… You are not a bad caregiver if you can not get your person to take their meds every day! Think about it, do you take your meds every day? Do you take them on time, on the dot, consistently? Most people are not perfect with this. We are human. A
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