Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Targets Medication Use in Dementia Care
June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Targets Medication Use in Dementia Care
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For many older adults living with dementia in long-term care facilities, antipsychotic medications are often prescribed to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. While these medications can be necessary, when used inappropriately or without ongoing evaluation, they carry . . .
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Targets Medication Use in Dementia Care
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For many older adults living with dementia in long-term care facilities, antipsychotic medications are often prescribed to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. While these medications can be necessary, when used inappropriately or without ongoing evaluation, they carry . . .