DENVER: There was up to a 50% reduction in the use of psychotropic drugs when seniors in a continuing care retirement community received personalized technology services, according to research from It’s Never 2 Late and Western Home Communities.
The research examined whether personalized technology for seniors with dementia can reduce the administration of psychotropic drugs. The case study and findings were released by LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST).
The results showed that 50% fewer residents needed PRN (as needed) antipsychotic medication when redirected toward person-centered technology, and there was a 20% to 50% reduction in the total number of doses given to all residents on PRN psychotic medications…