To become a certified dementia practitioner, you must have been a qualified healthcare professional for at least one year, complete the 7-hour seminar, and apply online.
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Delirium In The Elderly | A Critical But Preventable Problem
The risk of developing delirium increases in the elderly. Delirium can be fatal but can be prevented or managed if it is identified early.
Insomnia In The Elderly: A Clinician’s Useful Guide
Insomnia in The Elderly: Cause, Approach, and Treatment Dr. Jonathan Marcus, MD - Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Sleep Medicine Specialist What is insomnia? Persistent sleep problems are defined as insomnia. Insomnia in the elderly is a common sleep...
The 2023 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Patients
Explore 2023 AGS Beers Criteria®: Prioritizing elderly care with evidence-based methods for optimal health & minimized risks.
How Does Dementia Kill You? | A Dementia Expert Answers
Find out the truth about dementia and how it can lead to death. Learn about different types of dementia, signs and stages of progression, and complications that can be fatal if left untreated. Uncover the facts on “How Does Dementia Kill You?”
ACL vs MCL Tears: What Is The Difference?
ACL and MCL injuries explained Knee injuries have the potential to be extremely crippling and immobilizing. The most common knee injuries are tears in the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and MCL (medial collateral ligament). Each year in the United States, an...