Improving Therapeutic Management of Huntington's Disease in Long-Term Care

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Improving Therapeutic Management of Huntington's
Disease in Long-Term Care
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Disclosure
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Program Goals
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Overview
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Definition of Huntington's Disease
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Features of Residents With Huntingtons Disease
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Features of Residents With Huntington's Disease
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Huntington's Disease From the Nursing Perspective
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Nutritional Needs
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Safety
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Medical Management
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Medical Management (cont)
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Medical Management Chorea
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Medical Management Other Agents
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Medical Management Strategies
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Team Approach to Care
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Team Approach to Care (cont)
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Team Approach to Care (cont)
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Overcoming Barriers
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Resources
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Key Points
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Abbreviations
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References
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References (cont)