What particular medications should you look out for?
While managing the patient of dementia it is very important to evaluate what medications they are taking for any co-existing condition. For example any patient taking medication that can make them more confused has to be changed. These include oxybutynin for overactive bladder, sleeping pills or some relaxant. It is also necessary to ask how they take the medication, dosage, and source and if there are any full pill packages around the house or in reach. If yes it is discussed with the family to remove them and come up with a sustainable and reliable way of administering the daily medication. For example medication may be given by the spouse.