Many older adults are taking more medications than they really need. It’s also common for medications to make balance worse and thinking worse.
Here are some blog posts that can help you learn about safer medication use in aging adults:
Deprescribing: How to Be on Less Medication for Healthier Aging
How to Choose the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkiller for Older Adults
6 Common Medication Problems in Aging, & What You Can Do
More Tips to Avoid Medication Mishaps in Aging Adults
How to Review Medications for Safety & Appropriateness
How to find geriatric care — or a medication review — near you
How to identify risky medications for older adults
4 Types of Brain-Slowing Medication to Avoid if You’re Worried About Memory
Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medications to Review if You’re Concerned About Falling
Blood pressure medications linked to serious falls: What you can do
