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Drug prescriptions in older adults with dementia: NIA-funded study finds increased risk of side effects and cognitive decline

At a Glance:  An analysis found that almost 14% of older adults with dementia had long-term prescriptions for three or more medications that affect the nervous system. Such drug combinations can raise the risk of dangerous side effects, and in some cases hasten cognitive decline.  Author:  Sharon Reynolds, NIH’s National [...]