Medications

questions to ask the pharmacist

8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions

Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential...

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Medications Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

Avoid negative drug reactions and overmedication in seniors

8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in Seniors

Too much medication can be harmful On average, people over age 65 take over 14 prescription medications a year. That...

Black and Decker’s Pria makes senior medication management safer and easier

4 Tips to Make Senior Medication Management Safer and Easier

It can be challenging for seniors to stay on track with their medications, but getting doses wrong or mixing up...

A customized pill board helps manage complex medication routines

Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board

When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a...

Find out how seniors can save on the cost of prescription drugs

Medications / Paying for Care

7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Seniors spend a lot on prescription drugs On average, people over age 65 take 14 – 18 prescription medications a...

6 ways to solve common elderly medication problems

6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve Them

Medications have the potential to harm senior health For most older adults, taking medication is essential for managing serious health...

Use a drug interaction checker to make sure your older adult’s medications won’t cause harmful side effects

Medications / Popular

Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions in Seniors with a Drug Interaction Checker

Seniors are at greater risk for harmful drug interactions Medications, food, vitamins, and supplements all have the potential to interact...

anticholinergics can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Commonly-used medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Tips to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why some seniors stubbornly refuse to take medicine Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary...

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