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Medications / Practical Tips

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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11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why do people with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? A common struggle for caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia is...

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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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Stanford Doctor Warns of the Negative Effects of Prescription Drugs

Prescriptions are helpful if used carefully Prescription medicine can treat life-threatening health conditions and improve quality of life. But we...

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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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Advice from a Doctor: Check If Meds Are Causing Problems

Medication can sometimes work against you Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk recently wrote about the importance of checking medications to make sure...

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Q & A: I’m Worried About the Doctor Giving Mom New Medicine

– Question – Mom’s doctor wants to prescribe new medicine for her. I worry that she takes too many medications...

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