The Economic Times

Canadians in long-term care prescribed antipsychotics without psychosis diagnosis, says report; check key findings

New data reveals a concerning trend in Canadian long-term care facilities. Almost twenty-five percent of elderly residents are receiving powerful antipsychotic drugs. This is happening even when they do not have a diagnosis of psychosis. These medications are meant for conditions like delusions or hallucinations. However, they are sometimes used to manage aggression or agitation in dementia patients.