Opioid use and the presence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among elderly Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with chronic pain conditions

Introduction There is scant literature on the use of opioids among community‐dwelling elderly with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Methods We adopted a retrospective, cross‐sectional study design using Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data from 2006 to 2013. The study sample included elderly community‐dwelling Medicare beneficiaries who were diagnosed with chronic pain conditions and had Medicare fee‐for‐service plans for...