Common Medications That Cause Falls Among Seniors

What comes to mind when you think of fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all important elements of preventing falls in the home, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that cause falls […]

Five Questions to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Prescription

You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the local pharmacy that should be ready by the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a […]

Ideas for Getting Seniors to Take Medications

“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard a senior loved one say this or any other sentiment to rationalize not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you know how concerning and frustrating it is. There are numerous reasons a senior may resist adhering to doctors’ instructions, from denial to […]