About The Study: In this cohort study, higher anticholinergic exposure was associated with accelerated decline in physical performance, consistent with clinically meaningful decline. These findings suggest that minimizing anticholinergic medications is important for healthy aging.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Shelly L. Gray, PharmD, MS, email slgray@uw.edu .
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