Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

Treatment of late-life anxiety is a challenge given concerns about medication side effects in older, frail, or medically ill patients. Antidepressants are recommended but not always tolerated ...

When depression and anxiety manifestations are only present during patient 'off' periods, adjustment of the dopaminergic treatment can be sufficient to achieve an improvement in these mood disorders.

However, when prescribed to older adults, these medications may ... to treat breakthrough anxiety, a provider may prescribe a few pills and counsel the patient that the medication should only ...

Common heart medications, like beta blockers, could have side effects including triggering depression in heart attack ...

A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even ...

Benzodiazepines and other sedatives are often prescribed to older adults ... Often, patients start these medications to address short-term sleep disturbances or anxiety. However, they may continue ...