Medications

Jun 102 min read

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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5 Options for Drugs Not Covered by Medicare

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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8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in Seniors

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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Advantages of Mail Order Pharmacy for Seniors

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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6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve Them

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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5 Tips for Choosing Safe Cold Medicine for Seniors

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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Deprescribing: How to Take Less Medication for Healthier Aging

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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7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs

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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Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions in Seniors with a Drug Interaction Checker

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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10 Tips for Safe Medication Management for Seniors

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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Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

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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6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

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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Not Taking Medication as Prescribed Harms Senior Health

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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Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Medicine

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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The Beers List: Medications Seniors Should Use with Caution

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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5 Tips for Choosing the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkillers for Seniors

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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5 Simple Steps to Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet

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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5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

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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11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

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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10 Medications That Cause Falls in Seniors: Use with Caution

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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