In this video, I’ll go into details regarding a type of medication that I wish all older adults knew about: anticholinergic drugs. #memory #brain #alzheimer #memoryloss #aging

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Dr. K's related written article is here: 7 Common Brain-Slowing Anticholinergic Drugs Older Adults Should Use With Caution https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/7-... It’s essential to know which commonly used medications affect brain function and may worsen your memory.

Learn why Benadryl, bladder relaxants, and a variety of other regularly prescribed anticholinergic drugs may impair brain function, exacerbate memory issues, and potentially raise your risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Board-certified geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains what all older adults and their families should know about anticholinergic medications, including how to identify them and reduce them when possible.

This information is especially important if you've been worried about your memory, or if an older person might have mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease, or another form of dementia.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Help older patients live better
0:30 Why geriatricians love to hate anticholinergics
3:22 What is an anticholinergic medication
4:58 How anticholinergics affect aging brains and memory
6:58 What is the "Beers List" of medications older adults should avoid
7:19 7 types of anticholinergics that older adults are often taking (but may not need)
14:24 Why geriatricians almost never prescribe Paxil
15:54 Who should particularly avoid anticholinergics
17:10 Anticholinergics and the risk of future cognitive decline
17:43 What to do if you're taking an anticholinergic

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