Medications

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 According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used...

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 More than half of adults age 65 and older report taking four or...

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...

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...

medications for seniors

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...

Improve health and support independence by managing senior medications with the Hero device

Medications / Sponsored Content

Caring From a Distance: 2 Ways to Manage Senior Health During Covid-19

Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring...

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