Every
day in Texas, thousands of nursing home residents are given antipsychotic medications that sedate
them mentally and physically. There is often no medical need
for this treatment and families aren’t always consulted. Thousands of AARP
members agree this practice must end and have signed our petition.
It's
not just about unnecessary drugs. These sedating medications have side effects
that are particularly harmful for older, frail individuals with Alzheimer's and
other forms of dementia. This
category of drug carries an FDA "black box warning,"
designed to call attention to serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When
these drugs are given to individuals, they act as chemical restraints. This
keeps residents docile, which could be convenient for an overburdened staff.
This abuse of our most vulnerable citizens must be stopped – and you can help. Sign the AARP
Texas petition to tell elected officials this practice must stop!
Sincerely,
Bob
Jackson
AARP Texas
AARP Texas
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