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About 86% of nursing facility residents with dementia who used a computerized, customized social engagement program developed by It's Never 2 Late (iN2L) had lower use of antipsychotic medications than before using the program. The residents were participating in a 24- week pilot through The Birdsong Initiative at the Hoy Nursing Care Center at the Westminster-Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay senior living community.

The 24-week study was conducted between June and December, 2015. It involved 62 Hoy Center residents whose dementia makes it difficult for them to participate in social activities. Half were assigned to use the . . .

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Weekly News Wire | March 27, 2016

Antipsychotic Use Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Dropped Following Use Of Computer-Based Engagement Program

About 86% of nursing facility residents with dementia who used a computerized, customized social engagement program developed by It's Never 2 Late (iN2L) had lower use of antipsychotic medications than before using the program. The residents were participating in a 24- week pilot through The Birdsong Initiative at the Hoy Nursing Care Center at the Westminster-Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay senior living community.

The 24-week study was conducted between June and December, 2015. It involved 62 Hoy Center residents whose dementia makes it difficult for them to participate in social activities. Half were assigned to use the . . .

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