NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE PELHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY ROOM APRIL 30, 2011 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The “Take Back” initiative addresses a public safety and health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health….
Medicare Rights Center Secures Coverage for New York Woman’s Cancer Treatment
New York, NY – More than two years after it first filed an appeal, the Medicare Rights Center has secured coverage under the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit for a New York woman’s ovarian cancer treatment. As a result, Judith M. Layzer will obtain coverage from her Part D plan of Cetrotide, a hormone…
Anti-Psychotic drugs still being given to elders despite warnings
There are several drugs, that are too commonly prescribed, that pose a risk of deadly side effects for older people. Zyprexa, Resperidol and Seroquel, among others, were developed to treat severe psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. These drugs all bear the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “black box” warning label. This warning label says that…
Moderate Alcohol Use May Lessen Alzheimer’s risk
People who have one to two alcoholic drinks a day are often at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than their non-drinking peers, researchers concluded after analyzing 44 studies about moderate alcohol intake and its effect on the heart and the brain. More than half of the studies – all published since…
Baby Talk for Elders is a “No no”
The International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease was recently held in Chicago. New studies and information were revealed about the disease. There are some new treatments that show promise in research and that may be available for use within the next few years. The conference also focused on the best treatment practices for those suffering from…
Antibiotics and Alzheimer’s Patients
About 50% of Alzheimer’s patients receive antibiotics in their last two weeks of life. There is no evidence that these drugs provide any benefits such as longer life or better quality of life. There are side-effects and pain associated with receiving antibiotics, so advocates are questioning their use. A new study is reported in the Archives…