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What Can a Senior Care Pharmacist Do for You? - American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Senior Care Pharmacists are skilled health care professionals who have specialized training in the medication-related needs of seniors. This field of study is called geriatric pharmacotherapy.
https://www.ascp.com/what-can-senior-care-pharmacist-do-you
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Helping Senior Citizens Manage Medication Safely - BCBS
Medication is a powerful companion in our quest to lead healthy lives. It helps us fight and prevent disease, alleviates pain and swelling, lowers fevers and helps millions of people feel better and stay well every day.
http://www.bcbs.com/blog/senior-citizens-homemeds.html?referrer=https://www.google.com
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NIHSeniorHealth: Taking Medicines - Taking Medicines Safely
It is common for older people to take many different drugs. Here are some tips on how to take medicines safely and get the best results from them.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/takingmedicinessafely/01.html
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8 Tips for Keeping Your Medications Straight - Senior Health Center - Everyday Health
It's important to take prescription medication correctly, especially if you're on several drugs. Try these senior health tips to avoid medication side effects.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health-pictures/tips-for-managing-medications.aspx
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Importance of Taking Medications Correctly
Read about the importance of taking medications correctly, and how it can save a senior's life.
http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/importance-of-taking-medications
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Caregivers' Guide to Medications and Aging
Modern medicines have contributed to longer life spans, improved health and better quality of life. Medications are the most common treatment for many diseases and conditions seen in older people and persons with disabilities.
https://www.caregiver.org/caregivers-guide-medications-and-aging
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Senior Medication Management - Caregiver Stress
Here are some resources, articles, tips, and videos about keeping the senior in your life safe. This video series discusses senior medication challenges and offers tips on how to help your senior loved one organize and manage their medication.
http://www.caregiverstress.com/senior-safety/medication-management-seniors/
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Senior Medication Safety Checklist
Have you been eyeing your parent's medication list? Learn from Leslie Kernisan, MD, who shares her senior medication safety checklist.
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/6-2-15-senior-medication-safety-checklist/
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Senior Health - Drugs and Devices that May Endanger the Elderly
Seniors need to be aware of dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices that could have serious side effects and complications.
https://www.drugwatch.com/seniors/
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Drug Side Effects - Medication Older Adults Should Use With Caution - AARP
If you're over 65, think twice before using these prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-07-2011/medications-older-adults-should-use-with-caution.html
