Episode 62: Handling Patient Agitation-Medical vs Non-Drug Approaches
Dr. Monica gives Denise advice on how to treat her mom's agitation after she breaks her leg. Is the FDA approved drug Rexulti an option?
Episode 29: Parkinson's Disease and Dementia
en-usOctober 31, 2020
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About this Episode
Have you noticed symptoms of moodiness, sleep disturbances or declining motor skills? These may be signs of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss how this may relate to Dementia.
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