Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an in-depth list of possible side effects to watch for. Although prescriptions …Read More
Tag: 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
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
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
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
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