expert has claimed that a patient's symptoms can sometimes be misunderstood.
Penny Hibberd, director of Dementia Service Development Centre South East, said that prescribing sedatives should be a last resort and that they should only be used after consultation with a psychiatrist. Such treatment must also be given in tiny doses.
She said that people are often just trying help when they offer a sedative, but are unaware of the real implications that could occur.
'Actually, it is really unhelpful and people with dementia can deteriorate really quickly and become very unwell with that sort of medication,' the expert added.
This follows the launch of a national dementia strategy by the Scottish government, outlining plans to limit the use of psychoactive medication, while pledging to improve and develop the standards of care for patients.
It is also looking to increase the number of people with the illness to be diagnosed and offer better access and support to patients, which may includes wearers of Alzheimer's alert bracelets.
Penny Hibberd, director of Dementia Service Development Centre South East, said that prescribing sedatives should be a last resort and that they should only be used after consultation with a psychiatrist. Such treatment must also be given in tiny doses.
She said that people are often just trying help when they offer a sedative, but are unaware of the real implications that could occur.
'Actually, it is really unhelpful and people with dementia can deteriorate really quickly and become very unwell with that sort of medication,' the expert added.
This follows the launch of a national dementia strategy by the Scottish government, outlining plans to limit the use of psychoactive medication, while pledging to improve and develop the standards of care for patients.
It is also looking to increase the number of people with the illness to be diagnosed and offer better access and support to patients, which may includes wearers of Alzheimer's alert bracelets.
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