I'm sorry this is not MDS related but we were recently having a discussion
at our facility and was asked to pose this question to the group....
First of all, a little background. We have notice an increase in the number
or admissions with alcohol related issues, such as dementia or being on an
antianxiety med for DT's following their hospitalization. The issues we are
running into is noticing an increase in agitation, behavior problems, etc.
in the afternoon and evening. Now this could be related to sundowning but
knowing their history we are also wondering if this was the time, these
individuals went to the bar and consumed alcohol. Just wondering if there
is any experts out there in this field and if any research has been done to
find what the best approach for activities, etc is during these periods of
agitation. I've been told that we will probably see an increase in people
with alcohol related problems as the current population ages. We are just
running into a brick wall trying to find out info on the issue and thought
maybe one of you has run across this issue as well.
Any info would be helpful....or if you could head me in the right direction
for finding some info, I'd appreciate it :o) .
Thanks so much!
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