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Christopher Edgerton
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Comment on: Dementia action plan ordered as antipsychotics are linked to 1,800 deaths
It’s not just antipsychotics drugs. For example: Trazodone - Overdose excessive sedation; slurred speech, slowed speech; Drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy. Many drug prescribed particularly to the elderly are used instead of cognitive behavioural therapy.
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Comment on: Picture menu cards improve quality of life in people with dementia
Great idea. As an alternative you could offer a choice of meal at the table. But with dementia it’s knowing the preference of that person. Also I note the sue of BMI. How many social care workers (that as opposed to health care workers) have an understanding of BMI? In elderly people the BMI may be underestimated because of the persons low muscle mass.
