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What a moral hazard! A drug to treat alzheimers that possibly kills (the unwanted) patient off early.

Ps this sounds familiar. I think I read somewhere about an amazing percentage of dementia patients in care homes in the UK being diagnosed with some sort of psychiatric illness so they could be prescribed certain calming medication.

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In the US, the rates of "schizophrenia" diagnosis in elderly nursing homes increased so that it could be "properly" prescribed and covered by Medicare.

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Kim, I feel so honored to know you. You are a true warrior with a compassionate heart. Thank you for looking out for our loved ones. I can see why so many doctors ask for your guidance, assistance, and help.

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