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Medications / Sponsored Content

Managing Medications for Seniors: Improve Health with an Automated Pill Dispenser

If you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing...

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Medications for Seniors: 14 Questions to Ask Doctors Before Starting a New Drug

Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important...

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10 Medications That Cause Falls in Seniors: Use with Caution

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility....

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Medicare & Medicaid / Paying for Care

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to take their medicine can be a...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Alzheimer’s medication options Even though a cure hasn’t been discovered yet, there are 5 FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s that could help...

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Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid of Unwanted Medicine

With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer...

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Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?

Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash...

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Medications / Paying for Care

The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs Now

Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...

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