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Medication fog can mimic or worsen dementia in the elderly
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Medication fog can mimic or worsen dementia in the elderly

This photo provided by Dr. Elana Shpall in February 2020 shows her artwork made from prescription medication tablets, capsules and pills. About 91% of people over 65 take at least one prescription medicine and 41% use five or more—what doctors call polypharmacy. The risk of side effects or interactions rises as the pill burden does,...