Rutgers: Why a Life-Threatening Sedative Is Being Prescribed More Often for Seniors
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why a Life-Threatening Sedative Is Being Prescribed More Often for Seniors
By Andrew Smith
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted to with such patients, contribu . . .
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Why a Life-Threatening Sedative Is Being Prescribed More Often for Seniors
By Andrew Smith
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted to with such patients, contribu . . .