As many as half of people who develop Alzheimer’s dementia experience the symptom of agitation, which can lead to behaviors like pacing, restlessness, and…
The behavioral changes associated dementia can be some of the most difficult symptoms to cope with. Compounding the challenge, a number of the drugs…
Roughly 2.4 million Americans experience symptoms of dementia-related psychosis, ranging from visual and auditory hallucinations, to paranoid delusions and mistrust of loved ones. While…
By examining the health records of more than four million older adults on Medicare, the researchers will study whether prescribing drugs such as cholinesterase…
According to new research, nearly three quarters of older adults with dementia have filled prescriptions for medicines that act on their brain and nervous…
About seven out of ten cases of Alzheimer’s are accompanied by symptoms of agitation and aggression. This could mean pacing, restlessness, shouting and screaming,…
While forgetfulness and cognitive decline are the main defining symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the conditions are also often riddled with behavioral issues and…
Antipsychotic drugs are most commonly used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but they’re also often prescribed to patients with…
A potent group of antipsychotic drugs used to treat delirium and dementia are not effective, according to a study published in the New England…
Nursing homes in the U.S. are inappropriately prescribing antipsychotic drugs to an estimated 179,000 patients per week, according to a 157-page report by the…