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flag Dementia patients in hospice given benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after admission faced higher death rates, raising concerns about overuse and care quality.

flag A new study of over 139,000 dementia patients in hospice found those prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after enrollment were 41% and 16% more likely to die within six months, respectively, despite no prior use. flag Nearly half received new benzodiazepines and 13% got antipsychotics soon after hospice admission. flag The average stay exceeded 130 days, suggesting many were not near end-of-life. flag Researchers warn these medications, linked to sedation, falls, and increased mortality, may be overused, highlighting gaps in oversight, outdated eligibility rules, and the need for better, individualized care.

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