Long-Term Care
Long-term care is a high-growth segment of the changing health care market. Recognizing and addressing cognitive and neurological issues that can arise with aging and impact mental health is essential for developing high-quality long-term care. Here you will find resources to keep you up to date on the latest in clinical practices, provider tools, and news.
Featured Resources
Diagnosing & Assessing Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
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Treatment Considerations For Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
InfographicFebruary 13, 2025The Investigate/Plan/Act approach to Agitation evaluation, management, and prevention. -
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Quick Reference Guide
InfographicOctober 2, 2024This list includes ICD-10 codes that may be relevant for patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Center for Neurologic Study – Lability Scale (CNS-LS)
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Treatment Considerations For Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
InfographicFebruary 13, 2025The Investigate/Plan/Act approach to Agitation evaluation, management, and prevention. -
A Caregiver’s Guide: Identifying & Managing Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Downloadable ResourceNovember 1, 2024Agitation in Alzheimer's dementia can be challenging to identify and navigate as a caregiver. This guidebook is designed to help… -
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Quick Reference Guide
InfographicOctober 2, 2024This list includes ICD-10 codes that may be relevant for patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Featured Topics
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) In The Long-Term Care (LTC) Setting: An Introduction To The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASCTM)
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A Caregiver’s Guide: Identifying & Managing Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Downloadable ResourceNovember 1, 2024Agitation in Alzheimer's dementia can be challenging to identify and navigate as a caregiver. This guidebook is designed to help… -
Combating Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia: Real World Approaches
Downloadable ResourceNovember 7, 2023Agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia worsens the impact of an already devastating and burdensome disease. It is associated with substantial patient…
Advisors
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Manju Beier, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Long-Term Care Section Advisor
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