Medication Management Tips for Seniors

Eight out of 10 older adults take at least one medication and many take three or more daily. Older adults comprise 13 percent of the population but account for 34 percent of all prescription medicine use and 30 percent of all over-the-counter medication use. Also, older adults often use multiple medicines (averaging 14 prescriptions each), increasing the risk of drug interactions, mix-ups, and the potential for harmful side effects. Source: National Council on Patient Information and Education View full slideshow for tips on how to help seniors better manage their medications: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook An amazing book of stories that will touch your heart and encourage you, especially if you are a caregiver. Carol  Bradley Bursack also has an excellent website devoted to the elderly and their caregivers. - Carol Heilman Related articles "Hearables" Help Overcome Hearing Problems in Groups (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesMedication Management Tips for SeniorsIs Forgetfulness An Indication of Alzheimer's Disease?Respecting Your Parents' Dignity May Require Accepting Risk 
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