‘Brain Safe’ App Helping Senior Patients Avoid Dementia-Linked Drugs

Docwire News reports on the success of Brain Safe, an innovative smartphone app that is designed to help older patients avoid taking medications that may lead to dementia. More specifically, the app serves to identify anticholinergics, a specific class of drugs that has been linked to cognitive decline in seniors. These drugs treat a variety of conditions — ranging from diarrhea to asthma to sleep disorders — and are often used by older men and women who are unaware of their potential side effects. Brain Safe uses mobile health technology to offer a convenient solution to this problem.