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New antipsychotic improves symptoms minus side effects in trial
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Antipsychotic drug lumateperone improves schizophrenia symptoms without side effects such as weight gain and metabolic disturbance.
Non-drug options more effective than medication for dementia-related aggression?
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2019
Non-pharmacologic interventions can effectively treat cases of dementia-related aggression and agitation, according to a new analysis.
How to deal with overwhelmed and overwhelming patients
By
Mark Goulston
Nov 09, 2015
When patients and their families feel overwrought and overwhelmed, a group of cells called the amygdala, located in their emotional brain, hijacks them away from being able to listen to you or follow what...
Electrotherapy could be a safe way of treating dementia-related aggression and agitation, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
May 20, 2014
Electroconvulsive therapy could be a safe alternative for reducing behavioral symptoms of dementia when medication is not effective, according to findings from a small study.
Therapy animals delay progression of dementia symptoms in nursing home residents, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 04, 2013
Engagement with therapy animals slows down the progression of dementia symptoms in nursing home residents, according to a recently published study.
Drug withdrawals are advised
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
Providers should be taking most of their dementia residents off antipsychotics — and can generally do so without fear of relapse to dementia-related behaviors — researchers say.
Feeding tubes worsen pressure ulcers in elderly dementia patients, study suggests
By
McKnight's Staff
May 16, 2012
New research suggests that feeding tubes can cause or worsen pressure ulcers in elderly dementia patients — a finding that contradicts the commonly held belief that feeding tubes promote healing.
Drink your fruits and vegetables
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2010
Everyone likes a juicy story. That became apparent recently after we ran an item about the beneficial effects of apple juice on people with Alzheimer’s.
Two cups of apple juice a day may keep Alzheimer’s behaviors at bay
Jun 15, 2010
Apple juice could help soften the anxiety, agitation and delusions common to patients with moderate-to-advanced Alzheimer’s, a new study shows.