The Silent Risk: Common Medications Linked to Dementia

The good news is that medication-related cognitive risk is often manageable and reversible. Key strategies include:

1. Aggressive Medication Management

• Schedule a Med Review: Regularly sit down with your primary care physician or pharmacist for a comprehensive « brown bag » review of every medication and supplement you take.

• Embrace Deprescribing: Ask a crucial question: « Can we reduce the dose or stop any of these medications? » Deprescribing is a safe, supervised process of eliminating unnecessary or harmful drugs.

2. Explore Non-Drug Alternatives
For many chronic conditions, effective non-pharmacological treatments exist:

• Insomnia & Anxiety: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-I and CBT) is a highly effective, long-term solution.

• Chronic Pain: Physical therapy, acupuncture, and regular exercise can manage pain without cognitive side effects.

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