06/19/2026
Studies like this reinforce the importance of proactive medication management in older adults.
Many commonly used medications with anticholinergic properties — including some sleep aids, antihistamines, and antidepressants — can contribute to increased risk for falls, cognitive decline, and reduced physical function in aging populations.
Consultant pharmacists help identify these risks through routine medication regimen reviews and collaboration with prescribers and care teams to reduce unnecessary anticholinergic burden whenever possible.
Worth the read from McKnight’s: https://loom.ly/cwVBlHQ
A comprehensive study following more than 4,000 older adults for more than eight years revealed that anticholinergic medications are associated with faster physical decline than what’s typically seen with normal aging. These drugs block acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for muscle and brai...