Many thank. S.L. The issue you describe is a common one. Up to half of older adults do not take their medications as directed, taking less than prescribed or stopping after six months.

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

To help prevent this, it’s important to know the names of each medication you take and why your doctor prescribed them for you. A better understanding of why you’re taking a drug allows you to ...

Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults. It is associated with poor health outcomes like ...

Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults. It is associated with poor health outcomes like falls, ...

Impact of Polypharmacy on Symptoms and Health Outcomes in Older Adults With and Without Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Biological Research For Nursing, 2024; DOI: 10.1177 ...