A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new dimension to long-term use of anticholinergic drugs, which have already been linked to dementia. Continue Reading Category:Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags:University of Washington, Medication, Age-Related, Aging, Mobility, south-australian-health-and-medical-research-inst...