What springs to mind when you think of preventing falls in older adults? Putting more lights in the home? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? …Read More
Category: Medication Management
Questions to Ask When Filling a New Prescription Medication
April 28, 2023
You have just left the physician’s office with Mom. She is forwarding a new prescription to the pharmacy which should be ready once you get …Read More
What to Do when a Senior Refuses Prescribed Medicine
August 5, 2022
“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard an older family member declare this or any other sentiment to rationalize not …Read More
Multiple Elderly Health Issues May Be Associated with More Adverse Drug Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken a prescription medication knows that it normally includes a comprehensive list of possible adverse side effects to watch for. Even though …Read More