Antipsychotic Use in Canadian Long-Term Care Homes Remains High

A new report indicates that the use of sedating medications, specifically antipsychotics, in Canadian long-term care homes has continued to rise since the pandemic, putting Canadians with dementia at significant risk.

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Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says

Use of sedating medications in long term care homes has continued to grow since the pandemic and Canadians with dementia are at a great risk, a new report suggests.

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Antipsychotic Use in Canadian Long-Term Care Homes Remains High

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Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says

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