Medication Management Tips for Older Adults

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 medicine 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. 
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Source: Minding Our Elders - September 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs