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Seniors, those 65 and older, represent approximately 14% of the population but consume 40% of prescription medications and about 35% of all over the counter meds. The average number of medications a senior takes is between 12 and 18 prescriptions a year. That is a lot of medication to manage. Adverse drug reactions and non-compliance with medications is one of the leading causes for hospitalization in the elderly. With these statistics it's important to make certain we are doing all we can to keep our seniors safe at home.
Things to remember for all of us are:
For those having trouble managing their medications we offer several options to assist.