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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Ormond Manor
May 16, 20232 min read
How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs
Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow the...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 5, 20235 min read
How Supplements Affect Blood Pressure
Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements...
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Ormond Manor
Dec 11, 20224 min read
Overmedication Worsens Dementia: How to Avoid Medication Problems
Overmedication in the older adult population is a significant healthcare crisis. In fact, overmedication, or polypharmacy in medical...
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Ormond Manor
Dec 4, 20224 min read
3 Ways to Get Prescriptions If Prior Authorization for Medication Is Needed
Getting prior authorization for medication can be inconvenient, stressful, and even delay treatment. BuzzRx explains what it is and...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost
Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 13, 20225 min read
Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist
Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 31, 20224 min read
8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions
Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential drug interactions...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 22, 20226 min read
Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board
When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a family...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 19, 20216 min read
Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health
Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 12, 20214 min read
6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotics for Dementia Behaviors
Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 7, 20214 min read
Medications for Seniors: 14 Questions to Ask Doctors Before Adding a New Drug
Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important to...
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Ormond Manor
May 31, 20213 min read
6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Note: This article hasn’t yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 12, 20203 min read
Caring From a Distance: 2 Ways to Manage Senior Health During Covid-19
Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring their well-being...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 22, 20205 min read
4 Tips to Make Senior Medication Management Safer and Easier
It can be challenging for seniors to stay on track with their medications, but getting doses wrong or mixing up pills can be harmful to...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 6, 20193 min read
Managing Medications for Seniors: Improve Health with an Automated Pill Dispenser
If you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing medications for...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 21, 20193 min read
Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?
Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash price...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 7, 20193 min read
The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs
Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...
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