The Prevalence of Central Nervous System-Active #Polypharmacy in #NursingHomes

- Highly prevalent, esp among residents with psychiatric comorbidity and in #pain
- Need for #deprescribing strategies and nonpharmacologic interventions

#Geriatrics #LTC #Care #MedMastodon

https://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(26)00068-X/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email

#OlderAdults #alcohol #NursingHomes #Minnesota

'Dubbed the “Grandparents’ Happy Hour” bill, HF4145, as amended, would allow nursing homes, boarding care homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol to residents and their guests...'

https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/18994

‘Grandparents’ Happy Hour’ receives support as panel OKs omnibus liquor bill - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives

Long-term care minister makes direct appeal to nursing homes amid contract dispute
Nova Scotia’s seniors and long-term care minister is calling on administrators at nursing homes to make direct appeals to their employees amidst protracted contract talks with the union representing workers at more than 50 sites.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/long-term-care-nusing-homes-barbara-adams-cupe-tammy-martin-seniors-9.7133990?cmp=rss

The One Show's Alex Jones' peaceful life in village where average house price is £1.3m

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/one-shows-alex-jones-peaceful-36882671

Missouri bill targets abuse in nursing homes with tougher penalties, more transparency • Missouri Independent

The bill would require nursing homes to maintain liability insurance worth at least $1 million and increase penalties for abuse by caregivers.

Missouri Independent

'My new boyfriend helps care for my disabled husband - it's time for me to be happy'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/family/my-new-boyfriend-helps-care-36814626

UKHSA warns 'infections remain high' as it issues new 48-hour rule alert

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/ukhsa-warns-infections-remain-high-36826828

Six reasons you may cancel your £174.50 TV Licence payments

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/six-reasons-you-cancel-your-36779407

Selfless final act of devoted dad, 45, who died after traumatic head injury at work

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/selfless-final-act-devoted-dad-36788831