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31. When Agitation Has No Voice

31. When Agitation Has No Voice

FromAging Angst and Alleluias


31. When Agitation Has No Voice

FromAging Angst and Alleluias

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When the FDA gives approval for the first drug to be used for agitation (brexpiparazole) in Alzheimer's and dementia patients, there's also fair warning for the hidden side effects along with mortality risk. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield have an honest and informative discussion about the pros and cons of using this type of drug in a brain that has a disease, and not just depression. The use of the word "Care Partner" is also described, as families, professionals and the medical profession try and should work together to do what's best for the person with dementia or Alzheimer's. Mary Anne reads directly from the press release from the agency as to the indications, dosage, and side effects of this approved medication. This is not new information, but it is a first for this drug's approval. Understanding your loved one's behavior, as a caregiver and care partner, could be the greatest therapy, instead of drugs that carry such risks. www.verandaministries.org
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (51)

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the director of the Veranda Ministries in Gallatin, TN, is the host of this conversational journey on aging, care-giving and most of all - loving the elderly. You will learn, laugh, cry and desire to do more to help those who qualify as the "invisible elderly." This bi-monthly podcast will feature some of today's experts on dementia, Alzheimer's, senior advocacy and aging. It's Mary Anne's desire to see Christians and the church be on the forefront of caring and showing respect and dignity to our aging population. She not only preaches it - she lives it. Mary Anne is also the author of the book "Remember For Me" - Life Lessons from Those Living with Dementia. www.theverandaministries.org