medication

medications for alzheimer's behavior

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 Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotic Medications for Dementia Behaviors

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When seniors with dementia have challenging behaviors like anxiety, aggression, agitation, or others,...

Medications Worsen Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

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...

medication management for seniors

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...

symptoms of parkinson's

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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Medicare & Medicaid / Paying for Care

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs Some older adults aren’t able to follow their doctor’s instructions and take...

Parkinson's disease and dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia Are Related

Parkinson’s affects about 1 million Americans It’s estimated that 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. It’s a neurological disorder typically...

caregiver notebook template

Make Caregiving Easier with a Caregiver Notebook Template

Information at your fingertips reduces caregiver stress A caregiver notebook is essential for keeping track of important information about your...

managing medications for seniors

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...

medications that cause falls

10 Medications That Cause Falls: 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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