Prescriptions That Increase Fall Risks in Seniors

What comes to mind when you think of strategies to reduce fall risks in seniors? Increasing the number of lights in the home? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all important components to preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common culprit to keep in mind: […]

What to Ask Your Pharmacist About a New Senior Medication

You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. He is sending an order for a new medication to the pharmacy which should be ready when you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom out to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a new senior […]

What to Do When You Face Refusal to Take Medications from a Senior Loved One

“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard a senior loved one proclaim this or any other sentiment to justify refusing to take prescribed medicine, you understand how frustrating and concerning it is. There are numerous reasons for refusal to take medications among seniors, from denial to Alzheimer’s and everything in […]

Older Adults Often Don’t Report Adverse RX Side Effects

Anyone who’s taken prescription drugs understands that they normally come with a thorough list of possible side effects to watch for. While prescriptions are, obviously, designed to help us, the problems which may be a consequence of these negative reactions can be more severe than the benefits we obtain. For senior loved ones, almost all […]