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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.
Recognizing and Treating Depression in I/DD Individuals
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 symptoms.
5 Steps to Prevent Common ADEs in I/DD Individuals
Individuals with I/DD are more likely to be hospitalized as a result of an adverse drug event (ADE). Reasons for this include communication barriers that contribute to improper diagnoses, complexity of treatments, and the number of medications these individuals take. Learn 5 steps to prevent common ADEs in I/DD individuals.
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.
4 Workforce Challenges and How to Address Them
The I/DD industry and the needs for behavioral care and services are growing. Like many other healthcare sectors, the pandemic exacerbated already existing staffing shortages. Find out 4 workforce challenges and how you can address them.