Should the elderly with dementia be given anti-psychotic drugs?

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Should the elderly with dementia be given anti-psychotic drugs?

As someone who watched his father’s decline with dementia over a ten year period, I can attest that shortening one’s lifespan is not the crucial issue.

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Tags: Dementia, Antipsychotic Medication, Drug, Senior Health, Relationship

Most Recently Shared on September 5, 2011 at 1:32 pm By:

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Should the elderly with dementia be given anti-psychotic drugs? http://t.co/6RP9b3G via @kevinmd

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Nursing Home Residents Given Anti-Psychotic Drugs Despite FDA Warnings

aarp.org — “A new government report says many elderly nursing home residents suffering from dementia may be victims of overmedication with strong anti-psychotic drugs that could harm them.” View full resource at aarp.org

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Grassley says report on use of anti-psychotic drugs is an outrage

radioiowa.com — “A new federal report finds nearly9 in10 dementia patients in nursing homes are being given powerful anti-psychotic drugs, even though the drugs aren’t approved for that purpose. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it’s an outrage that so many elderly people” View full resource at radioiowa.com