Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly
Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dental/Dental_Educational_Softwa... |
Better Health Care for Seniors
Seniors seek out medical care more often and take more prescription and over-the-counter medications than any other age group.
http://www.thedailyapple.com/target/cs/article/tda/100760.ht... |
Drugs In Elderly
Two nurses discuss analgesic use in the elderly.
http://adultpain.nursing.uiowa.edu/MedGen/eldert.htm |
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.
http://www.drugguide.com/ |
Medication Education for Seniors
Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications.
http://www.studycenter.org/senmeds.html |
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.
http://www.crm.mb.ca/health/mile.html |
Medication Misuse Among Older Adults
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.
http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0128.html |
National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely
Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/pages/agepages/medicine.html |
NursingWorld
The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.
http://www.ana.org/readroom/position/drug/drpoly.htm |
Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97.
http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0126.html |
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.
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/seniorce.htm |
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 isnt significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?I... |
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.
http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/ |
SeniorDrugs.com by Age Net
Information on seniors drugs including drug reviews by medical condition. Included is an interactive "Ask A Pharmacist" area and an online geriatric medication assessment.
http://www.seniordrugs.com |
Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0127.html |
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