Consensus Statement on Practical Guidance for Optimizing Antihypertensive Therapy in Older Adults Needing Nursing Care by the Japan Geriatrics Society and the Japanese Society of Hypertension: English Translation of the Japanese Article

This Consensus Statement outlines management for nursing care-dependent older adults (Categories 3-4). Key principles include prioritizing QOL over strict BP targets, avoiding reduction of SBP < 120 mmHg, and implementing stepwise deprescribing. It also emphasizes safety protocols during bathing and rehabilitation to prevent adverse event.