Are seniors at a higher risk of cognitive impairment or dementia from antibiotic use? A new study provides the answer.

When appropriately prescribed ... Nearly one in four older adults skips doses of medication or does not fill prescriptions because of cost. [5] Memory impairment and sensory changes such as ...

"The average person over 65 now uses seven different medications per day, four prescribed ... for seniors and their families. (If a family member shows any evidence of memory problems, someone ...

Too many seniors are prescribed too many drugs. About four of every 10 older ... Consider the example of an 85-year-old grandmother with mild memory problems. She lives alone with very few health ...

Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, researchers report in the ...

Cognitive impairment is when someone has subtle changes in thinking and memory like forgetting events and ... Given that older adults are more frequently prescribed antibiotics and are also at higher ...

“Given that older adults are more frequently prescribed antibiotics and are also at higher risk for cognitive decline, these findings offer reassurance about using these medications,” senior ...