If today’s to-dos seem like a lot more than you are able to possibly squeeze into 24 short hours, you’re not alone. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Planning and preparing meals. Shopping and other errands. Planning...
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The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly 40% of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to...
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While COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it’s essential to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, particularly for older adults. Flu season is upon us, and it is time to make sure the older adults you...
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Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are surely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, they could also come about due to medication side effects in seniors. Rather than immediately assuming an...
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We’ve known for a long time that there are specific medications that increase the likelihood of falls for older adults. Two decades ago, a little over 50% of elderly people were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has increased...
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With so many seniors taking multiple prescriptions, and with doctors adding and changing dosages and medications to find ideal solutions, it is critical to understand what to do with medications that are no longer needed or have expired. There...
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A current research study of more than 2,000 seniors finds that a stunning 87% take one or more prescription drugs, and a full 36% are taking five or more – in addition to 38% using over-the-counter meds on a frequent basis. Medication management...
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