If you’re the maincaregiverfor your loved one, you want to provide the best care possible for them.
That includes considering whichmedicationsthey are receiving and whether these drugs should be continued or discontinued.
So, what to do?
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First, acknowledge that this can be a stressful decision to make.
And second, learn all it’s possible for you to about what research has demonstrated about this decision.
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
There are three types of medications prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
However, some research seems to indicate that people whosedementia medicationswere discontinued declined in cognition and behavior more quickly.
The researchers found that those whose medications were discontinued experienced morebehavioral challengessuch as repetitive questioning and frequent health concerns.
This group also participated less inactivitiescompared to those who were still on their medication.
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