You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the pharmacy which should be ready by the time …Read More
Category: Medication Management
Saying No to Medication: How to Combat Medication Non-Adherence
August 5, 2022
“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard an older relative say this or any other sentiment to make a …Read More
Older Adults Often Don’t Report Adverse Prescription Side Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken prescription drugs understands that they normally come with a comprehensive listing of possible adverse reactions and prescription side effects. Although prescriptions …Read More
Ask Your Pharmacy to Help Evaluate Your Medications to Ensure Safety
June 14, 2019
They call it “running” errands for a reason – we are inclined to feel like getting through them as quickly as possible! Nonetheless, in terms …Read More
Proper Medication Management for Seniors Means Better Outcomes
June 6, 2019
“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 …Read More
Keep Seniors Safe: Know the Dangers of Combining Prescriptions and Vitamins
October 25, 2017
“Be sure to take your vitamins!” How often are we made aware of the need to make sure we meet the daily recommended requirement for …Read More
Tricks to Make Medication Management Less Scary!
October 11, 2017
Although it’s certainly true that medications can be life-saving, we’ve also heard a number of shocking accounts of patients who erroneously took an incorrect medicine …Read More
Try These Tips to Reduce the Effects of Chemo During Cancer Treatment
August 9, 2017
Chemotherapy treatment is a lifesaver, and is used to treat around 650,000 people in America each year; but as miraculous as this procedure can be, …Read More