Antipsychotic drugs are medications that are primarily used to treat severe agitation, aggression ... resort when the safety of the person with dementia or those around them is at immediate ...

A major new analysis involving more than 130million people has revealed that five types of commonly taken medications could raise the risk of dementia. Antipsychotics, some medications for high ...

"The best facilities and programs ... Some caregivers may turn to medication to manage an individual's aggression. However, most dementia care experts caution against psychotropic medications.