Results revealed that for both males and females, intentional caregiver neglect (41% and 36% respectively) was the predominant barrier while dementia was the second (24% males and 41% females). A One-Way ANOVA was conducted to compare means and revealed that for the entire sample, intentional...
Objective: To determine medication cost, cost per drug, and number of drugs taken of community-dwelling persons with dementia and analyze their associated factors; to estimate the current price reduction of anti-dementia drugs due to implementation of low-priced generics. Method: The present ...
Medication -related adverse events in older people with dementia: causes and possible solutions This submission for a PhD by previously published work is based upon six publications in peer reviewed journals, reflecting a 9-year research programme. My research has shown, in a coherent and original...
Special considerations for older adults and those with dementia Many medicines can be hazardous if taken incorrectly, off-schedule or by accident. That’s why it’s important to give additional attention to the medicine routines of older adults andpeople with dementia. Start by talking with their ...
Treating people with type 2 diabetes, also known as 'age-related diabetes' with antidiabetics reduces their risk for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. The risk is most significantly reduced by the drug pioglitazone. Researchers of the German Cente
Direct interview was possible of 128 residents (65 %); communication with the other 70 residents was impossible because of dementia (55 patients) or communication problems, such as aphasia and deafness (15 patients).An average of 4.5 different medicines was mentioned on the medication lists of ...
However, impairment of cognitive functions and dementia, in particular, may substantially compromise adherence behaviour. Therefore, a literature review was performed to identify factors associated with adherence to medication in patients with cognitive impairment or dementia, and to discuss strategies for ...
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However, for this method to work, it will depend on the progression of the senior’s dementia. Patients who have advanced dementia may need someone or a caregiver to be present to give them their medication on time. In-home care service orsenior living homehas professionals who can provide...
Memantine Memantine is a non-competitive, selective NMDA receptor antagonist[158], and is clinically used for the treatment of dementia. The efficacy of memantine for the treatment of nicotine addiction has been investigated as well. In a preclinical study, memantine was found to block the ...