Memory Improvement: Say No to These Medications

Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains the four types of brain-slowing medication that geriatricians help older adults avoid, especially if there have been concerns about memory. #memory #brain #improvememory #improvememorypower #alzheimer #memoryloss #aging Download Dr. K's list of medications to avoid here! 4 Types of Brain-Slowing Medication to Avoid if You’re Worried About Memory https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/medications-to-avoid-if-worried-about-memory/ It’s essential to know which commonly prescribed medications affect brain function and may worsen your memory. Get easy access to the guidance, support, & information you need, to help your aging parent with memory loss: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/education-and-support/helping-older-parents-with-memory-loss/ Learn why benzodiazepines, other sedatives, and anticholinergics may impair brain function, exacerbate memory issues, and potentially raise your risk of Alzheimer's disease. Board-certified geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains what all older adults and their families should know about these medications, including how to identify them and reduce them when possible. This information is especially important if you've been worried about your memory, or if an older person might have mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease, or another form of dementia. Subscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpxvukIqCAUA7YizI-q9Dw?sub_confirmation=1 Video Chapters: 0:00 Helping older adults live better 0:42 Why geriatricians check for certain medications 2:01 #1. Benzodiazepines 05:29 Getting off benzodiazepines 08:18 Alternate ways to treat insomnia or anxiety 10:30 #2. Non-benzodiazepine prescription sedatives 12:15 #3. Anticholinergics 13:32 7 types of anticholinergic drugs 15:12 #4. Antipsychotics & mood stabilizers 17:55 Alternate ways to manage Alzheimer’s behaviors 19:28 What to do if you're taking these medications 21:28 How to talk to your doctor about Beers Criteria medications WATCH NEXT: Episode #1 – Is Memory Loss Normal in Aging? HOP ML Podcast: https://youtu.be/6y6kJFF7nJs Episode #2 – 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Old Age https://youtu.be/8ccVK-Z8s3Y Episode #3 – MCI, Alzheimer's and Dementia. What's the Difference? https://youtu.be/m8_kM_BQQXc Episode #4 – Improve Memory by AVOIDING These Drugs ⛔ https://youtu.be/16n80OQCVSM Episode #5 – Short-term memory loss? 21 Signs & Behaviors That Could be Early Alzheimer's: https://youtu.be/JUCiIDVTshA LEARN – ONLINE COURSES: Memory Loss & Safety: How to Have Better Talks & Fewer Fights With Your Aging Parent Free Training: https://betterhealthwhileaging.mykajabi.com/free-memory-loss-safety-training Get Dr. K’s expert guidance on how & when to step in, to help a parent with memory loss: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/education-and-support/helping-older-parents-with-memory-loss/ Choose any playlist to watch: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterHealthWhileAging/playlists. Especially take a look at the following: Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PxdtMUe-3V31RBPyKABm67gw42-Y-WL Caregiving Tips for Aging Parents – HOP: Helping Older Parents: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PxdtMUe-3UumZbB8xFOJoEuSneEgI4j Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, is a practicing geriatrician and the founder of the popular aging health website and podcast BetterHealthWhileAging.net, which she created to help families and older adults learn better ways to manage aging health challenges. Additionally, she is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Dr. K and her team of expert geriatric care managers currently provide ongoing support and guidance to families dealing with memory loss and Alzheimer’s through her latest online course, Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss. https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/education-and-support/helping-older-parents-with-memory-loss/ _____ Dr. Kernisan's website, podcast, and YouTube channel all provide easy-to-follow instructions on how to deal with common health issues that affect the elderly. Disclaimer: The material on the Better Health While Aging Youtube channel, including any exchanges in the comments section, is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Kernisan may make regarding an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a physician-patient relationship between Dr. Kernisan and a caregiver, or care recipient. None of Dr. Kernisan’s website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full disclaimer for more information: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/disclaimer/