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Sadly, older persons are not always treated with respect nor do they always get the care they need.

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Ending overmedication of nursing home residents and halting the misuse of antipsychotic drugs as chemical restraints is critical. Antipsychotic drugs, when prescribed for elderly persons with dementia, can have serious medical complications, including: death, loss of independence, over-sedation, confusion and falls.