Proton Pump Inhibitors and Dementia

Hospitals can be dangerous places for older adults. One of these dangers is inappropriate medications — the most common of which is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Patients who are discharged taking a PPI often continue to receive it after their admission to a skilled nursing facility. But care needs to be taken: if the PPI is inappropriate, it must be discontinued. As this article highlights, PPIs have many risks to be considered when assessing their continued use with long-term care patients.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news