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Increase in Nursing Homes Relying on Drugs to Restrain Patients

Increase in Nursing Homes Relying on Drugs to Restrain Patients

In 1987, President Reagan signed a ban on the use of drugs in nursing homes that were prescribed to chemically restrain patients, unless the medications are needed for that patient or other residents’ safety. However, in September 2021, the New York Times has reported that antipsychotic drugs were frequently used on dementia patients in the 2000s, notwithstanding the almost doubled…

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065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: A Valuable Community Resource

065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: A Valuable Community Resource

Big Three from Episode #065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the aging is not just for orphaned seniors. They provide support to all seniors and their family members however they may need it. DVFA has various programs, but their primary three services include professional private fiduciary services, care management, and adult daycare. DVFA’s mission is to provide support enabling older adults…

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063: Aging in Place: It Takes a Village

063: Aging in Place: It Takes a Village

Big Three from Episode #063: Villages like Lamorinda help older adults age in place and cultivate community and connection. Memberships provide various services from events and activities to referrals, home-based help, and more. Villages are non-profit and membership-based. Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:32 – What is the concept of the village, how did it get started? 5:10 – What geographic regions…

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