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Texas Department of Aging and Disability’s Antipsychotic Medication Tool Kit

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In a September 2012 article titled, “Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Patients With Dementia: Managing Safety Concerns,” the American Journal of Psychiatry stated: “In the elderly population, the largest number of prescriptions for atypical antipsychotics is written for the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of dementia, e.g., delusions, depression, agitation which affect up to 97 percent of people with dementia.

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Post-awards doldrums assuaged by TV offerings

Furious 7

The seventh outing for the “Fast and Furious” franchise proved to be its most successful topping over $100 million last weekend. This is a fitting tribute to Paul Walker, one of the returning stars who died in a car crash last year before he could finish the movie.

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Repossession does not necessarily end liability

Q. My car was repossessed. Now, a year later, I received a notice from a debt collector that I still owe $6,000. How can this be? They have the car, shouldn’t that be the end of the matter?

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Presidential politics, Austin-style

Ted Cruz

The announcement that freshman Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas was seeking the GOP presidential nomination was notable for a number of reasons beyond the fact he was the first declared candidate. With several candidates with Texas ties expected to enter the race, the drama will only heighten between now and the Texas primary to be held 11 months from now on March 1, 2016.

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Spring is a good time for change

We all react differently to each life stage as we maneuver through the years God has assigned to us. I learn something new or different every day of my life, and I pray that I never stop learning and growing as I travel on my journey.

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