For good mental health, older adults need stimulation just like anyone younger. The facility should have reliable, interesting and consistent activities for the residents. At age 85 almost half of older adults have some form of dementia. The facility should have plans to care for older adults. Know what the provisions are for people who develop cognitive disabilities.
Psychotropic drugs are very powerful and can have numerous good effects.
Yet they can also have many side effects. Reactions from drugs, improper doses, drug combinations, can cause serious impairment, falls, or even death. Staff need to be trained to notice undesirable side effects and know who to report them to. Monitoring psycho-tropic drug use is important to determine if a drug is working or not and what are its side effects. Written records should be available to the attending physician.