“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard a senior relative proclaim this or any other sentiment to make a …Read More
Category:Medication Management
Senior Safety: Important Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist
June 14, 2019
They call it “running” errands for a reason – we tend to want to get through them as quickly as possible! However, when it comes …Read More
Why a Regular Medication Inventory Is Beneficial for Seniors
June 6, 2019
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice …Read More
Live Free Shares Information You Need to Know on Prescription and Vitamin Interactions
October 25, 2017
“Always take your vitamins!” How frequently have we been told about the need to make certain we meet the daily recommended requirement for the wide …Read More
Try These Tricks to Make Medication Management Less Scary!
October 11, 2017
While we know that medications are very often life-saving, we’ve also heard plenty of alarming stories of patients who mistakenly received an incorrect medication – …Read More
Cancer Care Tips: How to Reduce the Side Effects of Chemo
August 9, 2017
Chemo can be a lifesaver, and is used to treat over half a million U.S. citizens each year; but as miraculous as this treatment plan …Read More
Medication Management Made Easy Following a Hospital Stay
February 5, 2014
Following surgery or a hospital stay, patients will likely have a medication regimen that needs to be closely followed in order to recover more quickly. …Read More
Problems with Medication Adherence
January 11, 2013
While many people may think they are following the rules when it comes to their prescriptions, medication adherence mistakes happen frequently. In fact, more than …Read More
Managing Meds: Tips on Better Medication Management
January 4, 2013
Are you taking medication right now? Are you sure you’re taking it the right way? Studies show that 55% of prescription drugs are not taken …Read More
Simple Ways to Keep Track of Medications
August 18, 2011
It isn’t unusual for a senior to have several different doctors with different specialties. Because these physicians may each prescribe different medications, it is important …Read More