Polypharmacy Is Associated with Lower Memory Function in African American Older Adults

Polypharmacy Is Associated with Lower Memory Function in African American Older Adults

Although previous research has linked polypharmacy to lower cognitive function in the general population, we know little about this association among economically challenged African American (AA) older adults. This study explored the link between polypharmacy and memory function among AA older adult...

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Main Authors: Shervin Assari, Cheryl Wisseh, Mohammed Saqib, Mohsen Bazargan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
race
ethnicity
african american
aging
elderly
older adults
medication use
polypharmacy
memory
cognitive function
black
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/1/49

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