Antipsychotics Worsen Behavior in Nursing Home Residents, Especially Those With Dementia: Study

Up to 26 percent of nursing home residents in North America are prescribed antipsychotics, but recent research found that such drugs often add fuel to the fire.
Antipsychotics Worsen Behavior in Nursing Home Residents, Especially Those With Dementia: Study
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Placing loved ones in a nursing home is never easy. It’s often a last resort to ensure they get the care they need. However, new research highlights an issue with the use of antipsychotic medications used in these settings.

A recent study of nearly 500,000 nursing home residents in Canada found that prescribing antipsychotics, used to treat behavioral issues and psychosis, may actually be linked to worse behavior.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.