A report on the recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care.
A podcast on a recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care.
Radio National Life Matters
Duration: 15 mins 29 secs
Broadcast: Wednesday 23 May 2018, 9:06 am
Resource: ABC
Carmelle Peisah is Conjoint Professor at the UNSW School of Psychiatry, Clinical Associate Professor at Sydney University and the President of Capacity Australia. She joined Life Matters to discuss the Empowered Project, and ways to reduce the use of medication in dementia patients. We also hear from Tamra Macleod, nurse practitioner at Goodwin Aged Care, and two listeners with experience of caring for family members with dementia.
For those wanting assistance, the Dementia Support Australia 24 hour helpline is 1800 699 799.
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