Medications 8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in SeniorsToo much medication can be harmful According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior HealthAlzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia 6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotics for Dementia BehaviorsMedication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or...Read More
Medications Medications for Seniors: 14 Questions to Ask Doctors Before Adding a New DrugCheck to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications 6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s TreatmentNote: This article hasn’t yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). Alzheimer’s medication...Read More
Medications / Sponsored Content Caring From a Distance: 2 Ways to Manage Senior Health During Covid-19Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring...Read More
Medications 4 Tips to Make Senior Medication Management Safer and EasierIt can be challenging for seniors to stay on track with their medications, but getting doses wrong or mixing up...Read More
Medications / Sponsored Content Managing Medications for Seniors: Improve Health with an Automated Pill DispenserIf you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing...Read More
Medications Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash...Read More
Medications / Paying for Care The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs NowSeniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...Read More