While I do not give hands-on care, as a director of purchasing I am acutely aware that each decision I help make touches the residents daily — it’s what I am most proud of in my role. My experience...
Use caution in antipsychotics reduction
By
G. Allen Power, M.D.
Sep 22, 2014
It is true that I began speaking out about the misuse of antipsychotics drugs long before they came to national attention. But as I applaud the efforts of our providers and regulators around this important...
The unknown world of dementia
By
Chris Perna
Jul 28, 2014
Taking a step back and listening to their words gave us a different perspective. They don’t want to be cared for. They want to live and want others to help them to live the fullest, most meaningful...
Just the facts? No way. Managing agitation and behaviors in dementia
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Mar 19, 2018
We need to better understand our dementia residents and learn how to enter their world to make them comfortable, maintain their dignity and improve the quality of their lives.
How Montessori learning is unlocking new methods in dementia care
By
Anna Fisher, Ph.D.
Jun 11, 2014
I have always been fond of the Montessori philosophy. Even when my children were young, I searched for alternative schools where they could explore this type of learning. People ask me, “What is...