Medications

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Drugs 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 more than 14 prescription medications a year....

Save time and money on prescription medication refills by switching to a mail order pharmacy

Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

Advantages of Mail Order Pharmacy for Seniors

One way to save time and money on prescription medication refills is to use a mail order pharmacy. MedicareFAQ explains...

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...

7 tips to help seniors save money on prescription drug costs

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...

5 tips to help caregivers choose safer OTC cough and cold medicines for seniors

5 Tips for Choosing Safe Cold Medicine for Seniors

If your older adult gets a cold or flu, your first instinct is to relieve their symptoms. But choosing over-the-counter...

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

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...

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Common 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...

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why do seniors refuse to take medicine? Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for...

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