Category: Medication Management
Harvard Medical School Study Indicates Regular Aspirin Use May Increase Senior Fall Risk
Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication to relieve pain, reduces inflammation, and lower temperature. While it is often thought of as a safe medication, recent research by Harvard Medical School indicates …
Keeping Assisted Living Residents Safe: Disposing of Sharps and Hazardous Waste
If you and your senior parent are looking at different assisted living options for your mother or father, you likely have raised a variety of important questions. If your parent …
How to Assist a Senior Effectively Manage Multiple Medications
Seniors are at an increased risk for problems associated with prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and herbal or other alternative medicines. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll, 89 …
6 Common Problems That Interfere With Senior Medication Adherence
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, medication nonadherence is a significant problem among seniors in the United States. According to the agency: In this article, we …
10 Fabulous Heart-Healthy Superfoods
The highly respected American Heart Association devotes a considerable amount of time and energy to educating seniors (and others) about heart-healthy living. This includes nutrition and diet advice. In this …