Even after years of warnings, millions of older Americans with dementia are still being prescribed risky brain-altering drugs—often with no clear medical justification. Even after years of clinical ...

This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown to ...

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021 ...

About 25% of Medicare beneficiaries with dementia were prescribed high-risk central nervous system (CNS) – active medications associated with falls, confusion and hospitalizations between 2013 and ...

CNS-active drugs are associated with an increased risk of falls, delirium, and hospitalization. They are often prescribed for ...

Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the ...

Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is ...

Years after doctors were warned to be cautious, many Americans with dementia continue to receive medications that can worsen ...

For the millions of people worldwide living with dementia, medication management presents unique challenges. While certain drugs help manage symptoms and slow cognitive decline, others can ...

Proper medication management is critical for the health of older adults, especially those managing multiple long-term health conditions. It leads to better treatment results and improves the quality ...

Psychotropic medications commonly used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with increased risk for dementia in older veterans, new research shows. "Patients diagnosed with ...