Benzodiazepines in persons with dementia?

Question from a Member: Any thoughts, information on the positives of using benzodiazepines in geriatric patients, particularly patients with dementia who are acting out? by Vimal Aga, MD Board-certified Geriatric psychiatrist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR The short answer is “No”. The long answer: Benzodiazepines are commonly used…