Deprescribing is finally getting more attention in studies and from Medicare.A study investigated the impact of deprescribing antihypertensive medication on cognitive function in older nursing home residents. The research, which included 12,
PDP is characterized by hallucinations and delusions that can significantly impact a patient's wellbeing.Nuplazid (pimavanserin) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP in 2016.
This Swiss study shows that medications can be reviewed and stopped to avoid adverse events in the elderly.Polypharmacy poses significant risks for older patients with dementia due to their heightened vulnerability to
What happens when you stop taking medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), Monjauro (tirzepatide) and others of the same class?GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medications initially developed for treating type 2 diabetes.
Important information from this analysis can be applied to home based patients as well and help create realistic expectations from families. Background: Pneumonia and sepsis are prevalent reasons for hospitalization among older adults
