This is apparently a new study, but the idea is not new. For example, see this article from American Family Physician in 2009: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0301/ot2.html
A quote:
> Background: Medications with anticholinergic properties are often associated with adverse events, including falls, cognitive dysfunction, delirium, and loss of independence.
That's from 2009, and it is stated as something already known.
A quote:
> Background: Medications with anticholinergic properties are often associated with adverse events, including falls, cognitive dysfunction, delirium, and loss of independence.
That's from 2009, and it is stated as something already known.
Also, it should be noted that loratadine ("Claritin"), which lots of people take, has anticholinergic effects. See http://doctorslounge.com/chest/drugs/antihistamines/claritin...