NTG Issues Advisory on Over- Medication of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Article Publication Date: 
3/16/2023
Summary: 
The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG), and the Health Matters Program at the University of Illinois Chicago issued a new brief “Over Medication of Older Adults with Intellectual Disability: Risks for Brain Health”. The advisory cautions readers that arise from over medication and suggestions for steps that can be taken to prevent the over- medication of older adults.
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Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
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Independent Living

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