medication

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How to Build Up an Extra Medicine Supply for Emergencies at No Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Most seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Missing doses could make...

overmedication in seniors

8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in Seniors

Too much medication can be harmful On average, people over age 65 take over 14 prescription medications a year. That...

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5 Tips for Choosing the Safest Over the Counter Painkillers for Seniors

Seniors need to know the safest pain reliever to take Older adults are often dealing with aches and pains caused...

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6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve Them

Be aware that medications have the potential to harm senior health For most older adults, taking medication is essential for...

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Caregiving Tips and Tricks: Dozens of Easy Household DIY Solutions

Simple DIY solutions make life easier for seniors and caregivers Chronic health conditions or the effects of aging can make...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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