1 in 4 older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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1 in 4 older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings
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Key takeaways
* One in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization.
* Adults with cognitive impairment face a higher risk of . . .
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1 in 4 older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings
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Key takeaways
* One in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization.
* Adults with cognitive impairment face a higher risk of . . .