10 Medications Seniors Should Avoid Taking
Seniors should use medication with caution Did you know that about a third of adults in their 60s and 70s report taking at least 5...
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Ormond Manor
May 22 min read
5 Options for Drugs Not Covered by Medicare
Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or a Medicare...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 103 min read
8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in Seniors
Too much medication can be harmful According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used at least one prescription drug in...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 134 min read
Advantages of Mail Order Pharmacy for Seniors
One way to save time and money on prescription medication refills is to use a mail order pharmacy. MedicareFAQ explains how mail order...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 215 min read
6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve Them
Medications have the potential to harm senior health For most older adults, taking medication is essential for managing serious health...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 134 min read
5 Tips for Choosing Safe Cold Medicine for Seniors
If your older adult gets a cold or flu, your first instinct is to relieve their symptoms. But choosing over-the-counter cough and cold...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 510 min read
Deprescribing: How to Take Less Medication for Healthier Aging
If your older adult is taking 5 or more medications, are you sure all of them are still needed? Dr. Leslie Kernisan of Better Health...
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Ormond Manor
Jan 313 min read
7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Seniors spend a lot on prescription drugs More than half of adults age 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs. This...
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Ormond Manor
Jan 244 min read
Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions in Seniors with a Drug Interaction Checker
Seniors are at greater risk for harmful drug interactions Medications, food, vitamins, and supplements all have the potential to interact...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 27, 20236 min read
10 Tips for Safe Medication Management for Seniors
Safely managing medications is essential for senior health Most seniors take multiple medications throughout the day and it can be easy...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 24, 20233 min read
Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics
Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 19, 20233 min read
6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take Medication
Why do seniors refuse to take medicine? Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 11, 20233 min read
Not Taking Medication as Prescribed Harms Senior Health
Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Not taking prescribed medication has serious consequences for older adults....
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Ormond Manor
Sep 6, 20235 min read
Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Medicine
With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer needed. But how do...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 28, 20233 min read
The Beers List: Medications Seniors Should Use with Caution
American Geriatrics Society cautions seniors about certain drugs Older adults may be at increased risk for problems related to drug side...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 14, 20233 min read
5 Tips for Choosing the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkillers for Seniors
Protect senior health by choosing the safest over-the-counter pain reliever Older adults are often dealing with aches and pains caused by...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 2, 20234 min read
5 Simple Steps to Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet
Cleaning out your older adult’s medicine cabinet is an easily forgotten caregiving task. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD explains why it’s...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 11, 20234 min read
5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks
Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 4, 20234 min read
11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication
Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...
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Ormond Manor
May 23, 20234 min read
10 Medications That Cause Falls in Seniors: Use with Caution
Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility. More than 1 in 4...
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