Mountain View - Impact of Behaviors

Imapct of Behavior

		Over Medication /Chemical Restraint Janet was at Assisted Living with a private nurse who monitored blood pressure and medication doses. Side effects were numerous, so with her doctor’s help most of the medications were discontinued. Since then she lived for 8 years. back to top		Our Solution: 75-80% of our residents are not on psychotropic medication. So resident and family can enjoy the quality of life at every stage of the disease.
		Side Effects of Medication Dorothy was given several psychotropic medications because of her combativeness and not sleeping at night. When she was taking medication, she was more confused and could not find the bathroom so she had more accidents, she started to fall and broke a hip. She had surgery and could not walk. It was not Alzheimer’s but the medication that made her go down hill. back to top		Our Solution: Working with physician to determine the need for medication, allows us to reduce the psychotropic medications and the side effects of it. Staff knowledge about what is usual behavior and how to manage the behavior will provide best solution for Dementia/Alzheimer’s patients at Mountain View Alzheimer’s Center.
		Physical Restraint Alice was restrained physically to wheelchair and medicated because she was going out the door. When she moved to MVAC, she wanted to walk so badly but she was not stable. It required us to provide close supervision for about a week and then she never stopped walking. back to top		Our Solution: Locked perimeter provides security but floor plan of the facility allows indoor and outdoor enjoyment without any concern.
		Hospice Care Margaret was sent to hospital and then to SNF. She was weak and not eating. Family had choice between feeding tube or hospice. Family decided to bring her back to MVGH under hospice. She was fed what she liked means all sweets. It took time to feed every meal. Once she got energy, she was off of hospice for about a year. back to top		Our Solution: We have helped many who were candidates for feeding tube or hospice and brought them back to eating regular meal.