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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

Can Dementia Medication Make Dementia Worse?

While dementia medications are intended to slow cognitive decline, some studies indicate that older adults are often prescribed potentially inappropriate drugs that can worsen symptoms. For many families navigating this condition, this raises a deeply concerning question: can dementia medication make dementia worse?

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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Is itching a side effect of dementia? Understanding the link between neurological and skin symptoms

According to a 2024 study, itching of undetermined origin is disproportionately represented in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-SD) compared to Alzheimer's disease. This finding suggests a significant neurological component to unexplained itchiness. This complex issue raises the question: **Is itching a side effect of dementia** or a related symptom?

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