New Dementia Care Program Aimed at Reducing Antipsychotic Use
A new program is now available to long term care providers who are looking to improve the quality of dementia care.
Dementia Treatment
Compiled by the AMDA, the resource is free if you agree to take a survey at the end. 
The program provides information for both prescribers and non-prescribers to help focus on person-centered care and reduce the number of antipsychotic medications used in long term care facilities, specifically nursing homes.
Though long term care providers have made progress in cutting down the number of antipsychotic drugs used, a recent[…]
The True Cost of Smoking – It’s Not Just Your Health that Pays
By this point in time, nearly every American knows the negative health effects of smoking. If the graphic images in health class weren’t enough to scare you, the warnings on the cigarette boxes should be. Despite the health warnings, individuals continue to pick up the habit every year for a variety of reasons. Along with the habit come a number of different risks and costs that smokers take on, some without even realizing it.
The Costs 
The price of a pack of cigarettes isn’t the only cost of smoking; according to[…]
Minnesota Medicaid Reform Addresses Long Term Care
The Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services recently announced they received federal approval to use $58 million in state Medicaid spending to better address the issues that have arisen with an increased need for long term care.
Reform 2020
Just one component of a larger Medicaid reform effort called “Reform 2020”, the money designated to DHS will be used to help reduce the number of seniors and disabled Minnesotans who are forced into costly state run long term care facilities. Shifting priorities to home-based care, the state hopes to save money by installing home modifications that enhance safety, encouraging community services,[…]
Eating Nuts May Be the Key to a Longer Life, According to New Study
Nuts are often deemed a high power brain food, thanks to their Omega 3 fatty acids, but new research suggests that a handful of nuts a day might do more than just keep the brain sharp. In a long term study, individuals who ate one ounce of nuts daily were connected with a longer lifespan and lower risk of disease.
Study
This finding makes sense from what we already know about the 
nutrient rich food, which is high in protein and fiber. Other studies have reported similar conclusions,[…]
New Cholesterol Guidelines Spark Debate Over Statins
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new cholesterol guidelines for treating high cholesterol and risk factors of heart disease in adults. The updated recommendations have outraged some and prompted a public discussion about the safety of statins and the need for cholesterol drugs for those who are at risk of a cardiovascular event or stroke.
Who Should Take Statins?
The new cholesterol guidelines proposed by these organizations encourage the expanded use of statins, cholesterol lowering drugs, to prevent a heart disease or stroke. Previously, the existence of high LDL cholesterol was a precursor for any of the[…]
6 Heart Healthy Tips
Nearly half of Americans have one of the three top risk factors for heart disease, according to the CDC. Heart disease continues to rank as the number one killer for both men and women in the United States. Controlling these risk factors and reducing your risk of heart disease may seem like a daunting task, but preventing heart disease doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, that’s the last thing it should be.
Making small changes to your daily lifestyle can help you transition into habits that help keep you healthy and active for years to come. If you have any[…]
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