Medication

Pain and Dementia: Observing Body Language Important When People Can’t Articulate Pain

My dad, who had developed dementia after surgery to correct problems from a World War II brain injury, was seized by sudden,...

Is Your Aging Parent on Too Many Meds?

By the time Janet Johnson’s father reached his mid-80s, he was on so many medications their names are now impossible to recall. There...

Common Drugs with Surprising Mental Side Effects

Many of us have become aware that prescription medications such as Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin may have serious side effects including memory issues....

Medications Should be Carefully Controlled as Alzheimer’s Advances

While Alzheimer’s-specific drugs may help slow symptoms for some people, they also may increase the risk of hip fractures, fainting, urinary problems, and...

Fewer Medications for Older Adults Can Prevent Falls, Improve Memory

Dear Carol: Countless articles, including yours, report that older adults are taking too many prescription drugs, some with potentially harmful side effects....