These positive advances in the form of less potent anticholinergic drugs may contribute to reduced awareness among clinicians of possible adverse effects. This places the elderly at risk of ...

Anticholinergic drugs can adversely affect cognition in elderly people, especially those with underlying dementia. In addition, anticholinergics may antagonize the effects of drugs such as ...

They suggest that doctors assess the current use of anticholinergic drugs in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment before considering treatment for dementia.

Anticholinergic drugs have been previously associated with ... strong correlation with heightened dementia risk in the elderly. Dementia experts highlight unusual kitchen habit as early warning ...