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Study expresses concerns about polypharmacy among the elderly
Health Headlines Commentary for June ,23 2016 Source: Canada must deal with wrong meds for seniors, says study Reference: Frequency and cost of potentially inappropriate prescribing for older adults: a cross-sectional study
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New initiative to reduce polypharmacy among seniors is a excellent idea
Health Headlines Commentary for February 29, 2016 Source: New network aims to wean seniors off inappropriate prescription drugs
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Sunday House Call, #564, February 28, 2016: Getting off the drug train
Sunday House Call, #564, February 28, 2016: Getting off the drug train Topics today include: New initiative to reduce polypharmacy among the elderly, long-term side effects of proton pump inhibitor medications for the treatment of ulcers and reglux disease, PSA tests, and newer anticoagulant medications for atrial fibrillation.
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Seniors' prescription drug use rises: CIHI report
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 19, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Seniors’ prescription drug use rises Reference: Nearly two-thirds of seniors using five or more types of prescription drugs
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Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 25, 2009 [display_podcast] Source: Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls Reference: Meta-analysis of the Impact of 9 Medication Classes on Falls in Elderly Persons
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Prescribing leading to polypharmacy in the elderly
Although the focus for many people is to prevent illness and stay as healthy and independent as possible, as we age, the more likely we will be diagnosed with various diseases states or conditions. As a result, the elderly are prescribed more medications that have the potential to cause harm through drug interactions and not…