One in three Americans over the age of 65 take 5 or more prescription medications daily. Overmedication in the aging population is an area of concern that is drawing attention as the population of people over the age of 60 grows rapidly. It is described as the use of medications that aren’t clinically indicated or… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Medication Management
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES These Simple Forms Could Change the Way You Live & Die
THESE SIMPLE FORMS COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE AND DIE Kim Chernecky Most of us never think about becoming permanently disabled or dying. Life passes quickly. We’re all so busy with work, kids, spouses, chores, caregiving, and more. Who has time to think about that? When we’re reminded about such unpleasantness, we tend to… Read more »
Managing Your Medications for Safety
By Kim Chernecky If you or someone you know is taking multiple medications on a daily basis, you understand how challenging it can sometimes be to always remember to take them as prescribed. Remembering to take one medication several times a day on schedule can be difficult enough, but when you’re taking two, three, or… Read more »