The use of sedative medications in older people generally should be avoided. These medications are associated with poorer health outcomes, including cognitive decline. Therefore, sedatives and<unk> s should be avoided in people with dementia, according to the clinical guidelines known as the Medication Appropriateness Tool for Comorbid Health Conditions in Dementia (MATCH-D). The use of these medications can further impede cognitive function for people with dementia, who are also more sensitive to side effects of medications.
Hypnotic
Depressive
Sedative
Eugeroic
Psychotomimetic
Catagmatic
Anesthetic
Grief