Recognizing and Treating Depression in Long Term Care With Psychotropic Medications
Depression is a condition that doesn’t discriminate. And when it comes to long-term care, the National Institutes of Health suggests it is a condition that affects about 26.9% of older …
Audit of Psychotropic Use in Nursing Homes Acts as Additional Patient Safety Support
Polypharmacy, the simultaneous use of multiple medications at once, is a reality of our era. Statistics indicate that more than 40% of older adults take at least five prescription medications, …