Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575657 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
PIM use may be higher in dementia patients and their informal caregivers compared with the general older adult population. Further, patterns of medication use in 1 member of the dyad may influence PIM risk in the other dyad member. These results suggest that interventions to increase appropriate medication use in dementia patients and their caregivers should target both members of the dyad and target over-the-counter agents along with prescription medications.
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Authors
Joshua M. PhD, MPH, Carolyn T. PhD, MPH, Korey A. PharmD, MS, Walid F. MD, MPH, Richard PhD,