Medications

Medications Worsen Dementia

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Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Widely-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...

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10 Steps to Safe Medication Management for Seniors

Well-managed medications are essential for good health Taking multiple medications is a way of life for most older adults. And taking...

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Could Your Senior’s Medications Cause Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Symptoms of Parkinson’s doesn’t always mean they have the disease It can be scary to see your older adult getting...

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Managing Medications for Seniors: Reasons to Be Rx-ponsible

Managing your older adult’s prescriptions and other medications can feel like a full-time job – there’s so much to keep...

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Medication Management Tips Help Seniors Take the Right Pills at the Right Time

Keeping medicines straight can be difficult for seniors Getting prescriptions from your older adult’s doctor is just the tip of...

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10 Medications Seniors Should Avoid Taking

Seniors should use medication with caution Did you know that, on average, people over 65 take 14 – 18 prescription...

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Check Medications to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Older adults are at greater risk for drug interactions Because many older adults take multiple medications to manage various health conditions,...

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6 Tips to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Stubborn seniors refuse to take medicine Many caregivers struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for their...

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Did They Take Their Pills? 4 Pill Organizers for Senior Medication Safety

Seniors take a lot of medicine For most older adults and their caregivers, medication is a huge part of life....

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Medications Seniors Should Avoid: The Beers List

American Geriatrics Society says these meds aren’t good for seniors Older adults may be at an increased risk for problems...

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