NYS Nursing Home Antipsychotic Drugging Rates
The overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes is a longstanding and serious problem. Too often, residents, especially those with dementia, are given these powerful drugs to control the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. In fact, antipsychotic drugs are associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke, Parkinsonism, falls, and, even, death. They are […]
LTCCC’s Tenth Annual Cocktail Party
Please Join Us In Support of Our Mission to Improve Long Term Care, Quality of Life & Dignity
Wednesday, October 10th
6-7 pm Reception
7-8 pm Panel Discussion on Assisted Living: Achieving the Promise
Panelists include:
Honorable Richard N. Gottfried, Chair, NYS Assembly Committee on Health
Annette Horvath, Administrator, Bronxwood Assisted Living
Richard Mollot, Executive Director, LTCCC
Barbara Murray, Assisted Living Resident
360 […]