The effects of medication on cognition in long-term care

Semin Speech Lang. 2013 Apr;34(1):18-27. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1337391. Epub 2013 Mar 18.

Abstract

This article emphasizes the need to consider the role of medications when providing speech-language pathology services to a person with cognitive decline. This is particularly true when working with older adults. Many older adults take multiple medications that may have a direct effect on cognitive ability and as a result, on the success of rehabilitation efforts.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cognition / drug effects*
  • Cognition Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Language Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Long-Term Care / methods*
  • Polypharmacy*
  • Speech-Language Pathology*