Medication Management

Medication Management for Older Adults

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According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the older we get, the more likely we are to use more prescription and nonprescription medicines. Some older adults face challenges with remembering to take these medications or organizing them effectively. This can increase the chance of harmful side effects, drug interactions, and other medication-related problems (MRPs). […]

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Medication and Managing Common Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Common behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include sleeplessness, wandering, agitation, anxiety, aggression, restlessness, and depression. Scientists are learning why these symptoms occur and are studying new treatments — drug and non-drug — to manage them. Research has shown that treating behavioral symptoms can provide comfort for people with Alzheimer’s and make things easier for caregivers. 

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