Posts Tagged ‘older-people’
First, do no harm? Common anticholinergic meds seen to increase dementia risk in older patients
Commonly Prescribed Meds Could Raise Dementia Risk (WebMD): “Doctors often prescribe anticholinergic drugs for a variety of ills. But a new study suggests they may increase the risk of dementia in older patients. These medicines include everything from Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to certain antipsychotics and Parkinson’s meds. They’re used to treat a wide range of other…
Read MoreMichael Merzenich: Brain Plasticity offers Hope for Everyone
“Whatever you struggle with in a sense as it stems from your neurology, the inherent plasticity of the brain gives you a basis for improvement. This is a way underutilized and under-appreciated resource that well all have.” Dr. Michael Merzenich on the Brain Science Podcast #54, 2/13/09. Recently there has been growing controversy about the…
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