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GuideStar's mission is to enhance the quality of life for our shared patients by easing their suffer

08/06/2025

When you need to meet CMS F605 guidelines, prescribing a psychotropic drug requires an “adequate indication for use”. Four drugs are FDA indicated for managing symptoms like agitation in Alzheimer's, and they are underused in nursing homes. The new blog outlines several drugs that may be helpful. Learn more: Indications for Use: Psychotropic Drugs for BPSD https://loom.ly/tVS7Lc8

07/29/2025

Have you tried validation therapy techniques? Some simple steps can transform the emotional landscape for your residents who are experiencing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. When you see aggressive behavior, validation is just one of many nonpharmacological interventions you can use in compliance with F605. Learn more in the new blog, Nonpharmacological Interventions for Aggressive Behaviors in Dementia https://loom.ly/r9xlU2s

07/22/2025

To comply with F605, it’s important to chart a complete path of assessment, diagnosis, care strategies, interventions, and monitoring. Managing BPSDs can be challenging. Find out how GuideStar clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and mental health counselors can strengthen your assessments, nonpharmacological intervention plans, and documentation in the GuideStar blog, Nonpharmacological Interventions for Wandering in Dementia https://loom.ly/0ANfn18

07/15/2025

When we say a resident is “wandering,” it might sound like they are walking without a purpose. But there is always a reason for the action. Meeting unmet needs is a first step when you implement nonpharmacological interventions for BPSD, as required by CMS F605. Sensory practices, music therapy, exercise, and other approaches can help. Discover ideas in the new blog, Nonpharmacological Interventions for Wandering in Dementia https://loom.ly/0ANfn18

07/08/2025

Enrollment in the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Certificate program at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN is surging. We’re excited to see the momentum as the Fall season approaches. The GuideStar program at St. Mary's College advances cutting-edge, research-backed geriatric care, building a new cohort of nursing practitioners who will be equipped to diagnose and treat geriatric neuropsychiatric illnesses such as dementia. The program is the first of its kind in the nation. Dr. Posar serves as a Clinical Professor of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry at the college and has been instrumental in supporting development of the curriculum. Learn more about the program on the Saint Mary’s College website. https://loom.ly/

06/25/2025

CMS surveys: A diagnosis is not enough to warrant the use of a psychotropic medication, says CMS. Discover essential ideas that can help skilled nursing care teams avoid “convenience” citations in surveys in the new blog, Psychotropic Meds: Chemical Restraint and Staff “Convenience” – CMS F605 https://loom.ly/wMNCfxg

06/18/2025

Resident diagnosis & CMS surveys: What is considered “insufficient documentation” to support use psychotropic medications? Learn more in the new blog, CMS Surveys: Documentation Essentials https://loom.ly/UludFK8

06/11/2025

This June, as we recognize Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we strive to empower people living with dementia to live their best lives. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our shared patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity. https://loom.ly/4kA0_TM

06/04/2025

Steven Posar, MD, CEO of GuideStar Eldercare, weighed in on a recent JAMA study for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News. The study reported that high numbers of nursing home residents face cognitive decline following admission. He confirmed that cognitive decline is common and emphasized the imperative to structure care to support residents’ needs. https://loom.ly/_n7bPZ4

05/21/2025

For nursing home residents living with dementia: As many as 6 out of 10 transfers “are avoidable,” according to new research. Agitation and challenges for nursing staff are among the drivers of this trend. GuideStar Eldercare offers better solutions to prevent acute inpatient psychiatric admissions. Learn more in the blog about How to Avoid Costly Hospital Transfers https://loom.ly/7hJNNLY

05/14/2025

Better Hearing Month this May is a perfect to time focus on the hearing abilities of those you care for. The latest study https://loom.ly/viAgKK4 says that 1 in 3 dementia cases could be linked to hearing loss. This study “suggests that treating hearing loss might delay dementia for a large number of older adults,” comment the researchers. Explore more info on addressing hearing loss from the National Institute on Aging. https://loom.ly/SZCawxc

05/07/2025

The clinical outcomes for most long-term care residents living with dementia could be improved by applying longstanding research to the bedside, report GuideStar clinicians in Annals of Long-Term Care. A combination of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine can help with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Are your residents benefiting from best practices? Learn more in the blog on Managing BPSDs https://loom.ly/O2n1Efw

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