Medications 8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in SeniorsToo much medication can be harmful According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used...Read More
Medicare & Medicaid / Medications Advantages of Mail Order Pharmacy for SeniorsOne way to save time and money on prescription medication refills is to use a mail order pharmacy. MedicareFAQ explains...Read More
Medications 6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve ThemMedications have the potential to harm senior health For most older adults, taking medication is essential for managing serious health...Read More
Medications 5 Tips for Choosing Safe Cold Medicine for SeniorsIf your older adult gets a cold or flu, your first instinct is to relieve their symptoms. But choosing over-the-counter...Read More
Medications Deprescribing: How to Take Less Medication for Healthier AgingIf your older adult is taking 5 or more medications, are you sure all of them are still needed? Dr....Read More
Medications / Paying for Care 7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription DrugsSeniors spend a lot on prescription drugs More than half of adults age 65 and older report taking four or...Read More
Medications Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions in Seniors with a Drug Interaction CheckerSeniors are at greater risk for harmful drug interactions Medications, food, vitamins, and supplements all have the potential to interact...Read More
Medications 10 Tips for Safe Medication Management for SeniorsSafely managing medications is essential for senior health Most seniors take multiple medications throughout the day and it can be...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: AnticholinergicsCommon 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...Read More
Medications 6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take MedicationWhy do seniors refuse to take medicine? Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for...Read More