Advanced dementia is a terminal illness marked by severe cognitive impairment and functional dependence. Bottom Line: More than half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia continue to receive medications of questionable benefit (including medications to treat dementia and lower cholesterol) at substantial financial cost. Author: Jennifer Tjia, M.D., M.S.C.E., of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, and ...Wednesday 10 September 2014
Advanced Dementia Patients Continue Receiving Medications of Questionable Benefit
Advanced dementia is a terminal illness marked by severe cognitive impairment and functional dependence. Bottom Line: More than half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia continue to receive medications of questionable benefit (including medications to treat dementia and lower cholesterol) at substantial financial cost. Author: Jennifer Tjia, M.D., M.S.C.E., of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, and ...
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