Medications

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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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid,...

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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 disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...

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10 Medications That Cause Falls in Seniors: Use with Caution

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility....

Find out which supplements cause negative interactions with common medications – including medications for blood pressure or heart issues

How Supplements Affect Blood Pressure

Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements cause...

Overmedication Worsens Dementia: How to Avoid Medication Problems

Getting prior authorization for medication can be stressful and delay treatment

3 Ways to Get Prescriptions If Prior Authorization for Medication Is Needed

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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...

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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...

FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s treatment help reduce cognitive & behavioral symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Note: This article hasn’t yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). Alzheimer’s medication...

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