Medications for Older Adults Can Lead to Negative Side Effects

Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an in-depth list of possible side effects to watch for. Although prescriptions are, of course, designed to help us, the problems that can result from these negative reactions can sometimes outweigh the benefits we receive. For seniors, nearly all of whom take […]

Senior Safety: Important Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist

They call it “running” errands for a reason – we tend to want to get through them as quickly as possible! However, when it comes to picking up prescription medications, slowing down and spending more time to talk with the pharmacist, versus hurrying through the drive-through, is very important – particularly for older adults who […]

Why a Regular Medication Inventory Is Beneficial for Seniors

“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice each day with meals and a full glass of water. Could potentially cause excessive drowsiness.” Just picture attempting to successfully juggle many medications, from a variety of doctors, taken at […]

Try These Tricks to Make Medication Management Less Scary!

While we know that medications are very often life-saving, we’ve also heard plenty of alarming stories of patients who mistakenly received an incorrect medication – either because of a miscommunication with the prescribing physician or the pharmacy. Yet there’s inherent risk to taking any medication: substance misuse. Just as it would be extremely dangerous to […]

10 Treatments Physicians and Patients Should Question

Doctors’ orders are meant to be followed, and most of us trust that our doctors know what they’re doing when they prescribe a drug or a procedure. However, just because a medication or procedure is commonly used as treatment for a particular illness or disorder doesn’t mean it’s always necessary – or even beneficial. Choosing […]

Medication Management Made Easy Following a Hospital Stay

Following surgery or a hospital stay, patients will likely have a medication regimen that needs to be closely followed in order to recover more quickly. However, managing medications can be difficult given the nature of the surgery or illness, and improper medication adherence can lead to re-hospitalization. The following tips can help patients and their […]

Perplexed by Prescriptions? What to Ask Your Doctor.

Oftentimes, people take prescriptions at face value without asking vital questions about the medications they are being asked to take. Seniors can maximize time with their doctors by having a go-to list of questions about their current or new prescriptions on hand. If your loved one needs to know more about his or her medications, […]

Problems with Medication Adherence

While many people may think they are following the rules when it comes to their prescriptions, medication adherence mistakes happen frequently. In fact, more than 125,000 people die each year due to prescription medication non-adherence, twice the number killed in car accidents. These mistakes include: Failure to fill or refill a prescription Missing one or […]

Managing Meds: Tips on Better Medication Management

Are you taking medication right now? Are you sure you’re taking it the right way? Studies show that 55% of prescription drugs are not taken correctly for a number of reasons, and the consequences can be dangerous. Knowing more about your own prescriptions, or those that a loved one is taking, can keep dangerous medication […]

Prepping for a Hospital Stay: Medication Sheet

Rattling off a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications taken daily is difficult enough on a good day, and when an elderly individual faces a stay in the hospital, it’s easy to miss something. The best solution is to stay organized! Creating a medication sheet is a simple and effective way to organize daily prescriptions, […]