Tag Archives: Nursing Homes

New Study Finds Antipsychotic Drugs Worsen Behavior in Nursing Home Residents

Posted on December 23, 2024 by cchrstl

New research provides additional evidence that off-label prescribing of antipsychotic drugs for elderly patients with dementia is not effective in reducing behavioral symptoms and exposes them to risks of serious side effects. Continue reading →

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Antipsychotics Overprescribed to Seniors with Dementia in Home Health Care, Despite Serious Risks, Study Indicates

Posted on October 9, 2023 by cchrstl

Antipsychotic use by elderly with dementia was also linked to worse outcomes in performing their activities of daily living after home health care ended. Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Psychiatric Abuse of the Elderly

Posted on December 13, 2021 by cchrstl

Psychiatric abuse of the elderly is extensive. Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Abuses

Posted on July 25, 2013 by cchrstl

Nursing Home Abuses The June 2013 issue of Consumer Reports magazine had this to say about antipsychotic drugs given to nursing home patients: “These and related drugs are supposed to be used only for patients with diagnosed psychiatric conditions such … Continue reading →

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