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• Many Older Drivers Stay Behind the Wheel Despite Cognitive Impairments: Study

  August 16, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of older drivers with cognitive impairments continue to get behind the wheel, putting them at an increased risk of an auto accident.

• Dementia Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs After Long-Term Use: Study

  August 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that long-term use of Nexium, Prilosec and similar PPI drugs may increase the risk of dementia.

• State-Owned Nursing Home Lawsuit Over Violation of Dementia Patient’s Rights Allowed: Supreme Court

  June 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have the right to sue state-owned nursing homes in a wrongful death lawsuit over the alleged use of chemical restraints which allegedly led to a resident's death.

• Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs Aduhelm, Leqembi May Cause Brain Shrinkage: Study

  April 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Aduhelm and Leqembi, new Alzheimer's disease drugs, may cause brain shrinkage which accelerates the condition instead of treating it.

• Use of Antipsychotics on Dementia Patients As “Chemical Restraints” Increased During Pandemic: Study

  March 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that prescribing of antipsychotics to dementia patients increased worldwide, despite the tactic being known as an abusive form of chemical restraint.

• Side Effects of Miralax, Similar Laxatives May Increase Risk of Dementia, Study Warns

  March 3, 2023

  Russell Maas

  A new study links the use of certain laxatives or combinations of laxatives with an increased risk of dementia.

• Zocor Fails To Treat Depression in Clinical Trial

  February 27, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that taking Zocor provided no benefits to patients with depression.

• Head Injuries Linked to Increased Long-Term Risk of Death, Study Finds

  January 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study details how long-term side effects from head injuries can significantly increase the risk of death.

• Efforts to Prevent Use of Chemical Restraints in Assisted Living Fail, Even As Nursing Home Use Drops: Study

  August 29, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds the same tactics for reducing chemical restraint use in nursing homes does not seem to work in assisted living facilities.

• FDA Warns Consumers About Unproven Claims of “Wellness” Vapes

  December 13, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning consumers to be wary of so-called "wellness" vapes which claim to treat ailments and diseases, saying none are proven to do so and many contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals which could make health problems worse.