Senior Safety: Understanding Drugs That Elevate Fall Risk

What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all crucial components to preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common culprit to bear in mind: drugs that elevate fall risk. […]

Top Things to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Drug for a Senior Loved One

You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is forwarding a new prescription to the pharmacy that should be ready to be picked up by the time you get there. You plan to zip through the drive-through window, collect the meds, and take Mom to lunch. But you’re missing an important step. Whenever […]

How to Address Issues with Medication Adherence in Seniors

“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard a senior loved one proclaim this or any other sentiment to rationalize not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you appreciate how concerning and frustrating it can be. There are many reasons someone may balk at adhering to doctors’ instructions, from dementia […]

Older Adult Health Issues Can Lead to an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Effects

Anyone who’s taken prescription medicine is aware that it usually includes an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Although prescriptions are, obviously, designed to help us, the harm which can be a consequence of these adverse reactions can be worse than the benefit we receive. For the elderly, almost all of whom […]