Medications

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

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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...

Hero Health managing medications for seniors

Medications / Sponsored Content

Managing Medications for Seniors: Improve Health with an Automated Pill Dispenser

If you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing...

how much will my prescription cost without insurance

Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?

Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash...

high cost of prescription drugs in america

Medications / Paying for Care

The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs Now

Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...

copay accumulator

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...

medicare donut hole

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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