Psychotropic drugs—such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and sedatives—are sometimes prescribed to individuals living with dementia to manage behavioral symptoms. However, these medications carry serious risks and are not the most effective or appropriate response. This page includes resources to help families, caregivers, and professionals understand the potential harms, explore safer alternatives, and make informed decisions about […]
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine […]
Contact: Richard Mollot, richard@ltccc.org, 212-385-0356
December 20, 2022 – More than one million people live in US nursing homes and each week, one in five of them are given dangerous antipsychotic (AP) drugs. In most cases these drugs are administered without clinical justification. In 2012, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
Presenters: Richard Mollot (LTCCC) and Tony Chicotel (CANHR)
PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Dementia Care Advocacy Toolkit AP Drugging Data
Geriatrician and researcher Dr. Nathan Stall has been on the front line serving Ontario’s long-term care residents both as a physician and a researcher, advocating for more humane COVID visitation policies and other critical resident rights. In the interview we discuss the collateral COVID damage for nursing home residents, Canada vs. U.S. LTC COVID outcomes, […]
