Medications

senior medication safety

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are medication...

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Medications / Paying for Care

7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

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

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Medications / Paying for Care

Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs

Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our...

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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...

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Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

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3 Reasons Why Seniors Aren’t Taking Medication as Prescribed and How to Help

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Taking medication as prescribed is one area of health that older adults and...

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14 Questions to Ask Doctors When Starting New Medications for Seniors

It pays to be careful when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Unproven Alzheimer’s Medications Could Be Harmful to Health

Beware of unproven Alzheimer’s medications Advertisements for Alzheimer’s medications or “miracle cures” are everywhere, especially on the Internet. These herbal...

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How to Build Up an Extra Medicine Supply for Emergencies at No Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Most seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Missing doses could make...

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...

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