Surf these sites: Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly -- Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history. Drug Use in the Elderly - The Two Edged Sword -- An editorial by Dr. Barry Goldist about pharmoeconomics and polypharmacy in the elderly. Drugs In Elderly -- Two nurses discuss analgesic use in the elderly. Drugs and The Older Adult -- Why drug reactions are more likely to occur in the older population. A list of questions to ask when receiving a new prescription. Effects of Medicine on the Aging -- Warning signs of misuse of a medication or that a reaction is occurring, precautions for caregivers,what to discuss with the health care practitioner. F.A. Davis Company -- The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis''s Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis''s Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse''s Med Deck, 6th Edition. Med-Manager -- The Weekly Medication Manager helps the elderly organize and manage medications and multiple prescriptions safely and effectively. Medication Education for Seniors -- Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications. Medication Information Line for the Elderly -- The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba have set up a line to answer questions about medications. Medication Misuse Among Older Adults -- Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97. National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely -- Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly. NursingWorld -- The American Nursing Association''s position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult. Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults -- Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97. Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged -- New Jersey''s (PAAD) program for senior citizens, outlined by Mark Rossi in a short video. RealAudio required. Resources for seniors information for the Jersey City, NJ area. Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes -- Disussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn’t significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral. SENIOR PHARMAssist -- A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them. SeniorDrugs.com by Age Net -- Information on seniors drugs including drug reviews by medical condition. Included is an interative "Ask A Pharmacist" area and an online geriatric medication assessment. Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems -- Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
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