Behavioral Health
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Processing Change: 6 Ways to Help Individuals with I/DD
Adapting to significant change is especially challenging for individuals with I/DD. Changes may make them feel anxious, challenge their sense of identity, and even lead to aggressive behaviors. Learn six tips to help individuals adapt to change, reframe their thinking, and improve their self-esteem and resilience.
Medication Management: Reducing Risk & Improving Outcomes for Individuals with I/DD
With significantly more comorbidities that the general population, and more complex medication regimens to treat them, effective medication management is critical for individuals with I/DD. Learn how to improve health and well-being while making med pass easier and more efficient.
Diabetes Management & I/DD: Maximize Management with a Person-Centered Approach
Individuals with I/DD are not only more likely to have diabetes but are also more likely to experience complications. Learn about the factors that make diabetes so prevalent in this population, and how new treatments can make management easier and more effective.
Recognizing and Treating Depression in Individuals with I/DD
For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the risk of depression is higher. But proper diagnosis can be a challenge. Find out the steps you can take to better support those showing signs of depression.
Medication Management for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Individuals with Down syndrome are prone to a number of chronic health conditions and often require complex medication regimens that can be challenging for caregivers. Learn tips for making medication management easier and how your pharmacist can help.
Preventing Common ADEs in Individuals with I/DD
Communication barriers, complex treatments, and the high number of medications many individuals with I/DD take are all contributors to adverse drug events (ADEs). Learn about the most common ADEs to affect this population and steps you can take to prevent them.
Drug Disposal: A Guide to Safe, Legal, & Responsible Disposal of Unused Prescription Drugs
Improper disposal of unused prescription drugs threatens the environment and water supply, can lead to drug diversion, and may even be illegal. Learn how you can dispose of medication in a way that’s safe, legal, and environmentally responsible.
8 Tips to Reduce Staff Stress and Enhance Resiliency
Chronic staffing shortages and heavier workloads can lead to burnout, performance issues, mental health problems, and poor work-life balance. Learn steps to take to support your teams so they come to work recharged and ready to meet your residents’ needs.
Medication Management: Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes for Individuals with I/DD
Individuals with I/DD have higher comorbidities than the general population and tend to take more long-term medications. Learn 3 key tips for successful medication management to improve care for the individuals you serve.
7 Steps to Prevent Exploitation of Individuals with I/DD
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the US experience a higher rate of abuse than the general population. Learn more about their risk factors and 7 ways your staff can help prevent abuse.
6 Ways to Help Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Process Big Change
Changes can trigger distress and make it difficult for anyone to adapt to the new normal. For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, processing major life developments can be especially challenging. Learn 6 ways to help them adjust to change.