Medications

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...

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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...

Good medication management for seniors is essential for treating health conditions and managing symptoms

10 Tips for Safe Medication Management for Seniors

Safely managing medications is essential for senior health Most seniors take multiple medications throughout the day and it can be...

3 reasons why seniors aren’t taking medication as prescribed

Not Taking Medication as Prescribed Harms Senior Health

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Not taking prescribed medication has serious consequences for older adults. According to a...

The Beers list (the AGS Beers Criteria) is used to help doctors reduce medication side effects or problems in senior patients.

The Beers List: Medications Seniors Should Use with Caution

American Geriatrics Society cautions seniors about certain drugs Older adults may be at increased risk for problems related to drug...

Choose safer over-the-counter painkillers and find out about serious tylenol side effects in seniors

5 Tips for Choosing the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkillers for Seniors

Protect senior health by choosing the safest over-the-counter pain reliever Older adults are often dealing with aches and pains caused...

Regularly cleaning out your older adult’s medicine cabinet makes sure that their medications are safe and up-to-date

5 Simple Steps to Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet

Cleaning out your older adult’s medicine cabinet is an easily forgotten caregiving task. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD explains why it’s...

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Medications for Seniors: 14 Questions to Ask Doctors Before Adding a New Drug

Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important...

get someone with dementia to take medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to take their medicine can be an...

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