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What can you do about medication adherence?

April 22, 2015AdminMedicationscaregivers, Elder Care, Exercise Program for Seniors, generic drugs, home care, medication, Senior Care

Seniors and Medication Adherence It is no secret that prescription drug use is increasing among people of all ages. This is especially the case for those 65 and over. According to the CDC, three out of four seniors take two or more medications per day. Thirty-seven percent take five or…

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Generic drugs can cause confusion for caregivers and risks to patients

April 22, 2015AdminMedicationscaregivers, generic drugs, home care, medication, Senior Care, seniors

Many seniors are taking multiple prescriptions and it is often hard to determine which medications were originally prescribed and which were substituted for generics.  Sometimes, the generics may be confusing. A recent New York Times column noted that the practice of giving drugs two names, a brand name and a…

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