Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Jan 13, 2026
Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the risk of falls and confusion. A new study shows that while prescribing has decreased overall, people with cognitive impairment remain more likely to receive these drugs. In many
cases, there was no documented medical justification. The results suggest that medication safety remains a serious concern in dementia care. ...read more read less