Medications

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist to Keep Your Aging Loved One Safe

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Senior medication safety is a critical concern for older adults, especially when managing multiple prescriptions. To help prevent harmful interactions,...

Asking pharmacists key questions about medications helps keep seniors healthier

8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions

Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential...

By working with doctors, pharmacies, and insurance, caregivers can create a safety net to ensure backup medications are always available when needed.

Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost

Emergencies, such as natural disasters, unexpected travel, or pharmacy delays, can disrupt access to vital medications, putting older adults at...

Customize a pill organizer board to 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...

Check this list of 10 medications that seniors should not take or should use with caution

10 Medications Seniors Should Avoid

Many common medications that are safe for younger adults can pose serious risks for seniors. As we age, changes in...

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...

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...

5 tips to help caregivers choose safer OTC cough and cold medicines for seniors

Safe Cold Medicine for Seniors: 5 Insider Tips

Choosing a safe cold medicine for seniors could avoid unnecessary complications. Daily Caring offers expert-backed tips on how to choose!...

7 tips to help seniors save money on prescription drug costs

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...

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...

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