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Dementia Drug Controversy in Michigan
A family's decision to keep a Michigan woman off sedating drugs for dementia highlights the difficult choices faced by guardians and caregivers. Federal efforts aim to reduce drug use.
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NPR
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.
2026-09-30 09:00 UTC