Op-Ed: CT assembly should enact informed consent law for nursing home elders

When it comes to the use of antipsychotic drugs to address challenging behaviors presented by seniors with dementia, CT exceeded one goal for reduction of use, but still ranks last in New England and 34th in the nation for the use of antipsychotic medications.  While better able to be measured in facilities, the use is believed to be high in the community as well.  For more in-depth information on this read the CT Mirror Op-Ed written by Paul Caron, a CTCPS member has been a conservator for elderly parents in long-term care over the last five  years . He is also a representative at a nursing home family council in New Haven.