Alzheimer’s Association Issues New Guidance For Dementia Care In Nursing Homes

The Alzheimer’s Association recently issued new recommendations for dementia care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care and community provider organizations. The 56 recommendations over 10 content areas have been posted online at the association’s website, and will be published in an upcoming issue of the bimonthly journal The Gerontologist.

The new recommendations seek to implement an expert panel’s take on evidence and best practices in guiding person-centered care. Particular attention is paid to giving advice on detection, diagnosis, and medically managing patients for community-based and residential care providers. Other topics . . .