Balancing Health and Safety: Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults

What springs to mind when you think of fall prevention for older family members? Adding more lighting? Removing clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that increase fall risk. Many older adults […]

What to Ask Your Pharmacist When a Senior Gets a New Prescription

You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is forwarding a new prescription to the drug store which should be ready by the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, pick up the medication, and take Mom to lunch. But is there a step you’re missing? Any time a […]

Strategies to Overcome Medication Refusal in Elderly Loved Ones

“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard a senior loved one proclaim this or other sentiments to justify not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you know how frustrating and concerning it is. There are many reasons someone may balk at adhering to doctors’ instructions, from denial to Alzheimer’s […]

Health Issues in Older Adults and an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Reactions

Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the danger that can result from these adverse drug reactions can sometimes be worse than the benefits we experience. Multiple health issues […]