Medication Controversies: Deprescribing Statins in Older, Frail Adults

Deprescribing is an accepted strategy for residents of skilled nursing or adult care facilities, where many patients may no longer need to be on medications that were prescribed for preventive or long-term goals. This is even more the case for palliative and hospice care, where quality of life at the end of life becomes a more important consideration. The recognition of frailty and identification of those transitioning into that categorization offers opportunities for applying risk reduction strategies and medication simplification, which can lead to an improved quality of life for frail, older adults.