“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
Tag: Medication Errors
10 Treatments Physicians and Patients Should Question
May 20, 2014
Doctors’ orders are meant to be followed, and most of us trust that our doctors know what they’re doing when they prescribe a drug or …Read More
Perplexed by Prescriptions? What to Ask Your Doctor.
January 18, 2013
Oftentimes, people take prescriptions at face value without asking vital questions about the medications they are being asked to take. Seniors can maximize time with …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
Prepping for a Hospital Stay: Medication Sheet
December 28, 2012
Rattling off a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications taken daily is difficult enough on a good day, and when an elderly individual faces a …Read More
Medication Problems for the Elderly
September 30, 2009
At 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home, and enjoyed working in her garden and canning peaches. It was becoming harder to …Read More