Harm from medications is a major problem in America and older adults are the age group most likely to suffer, being four times more likely than younger adults to experience harm. H[...]
The successful management of insomnia by an older adult usually involves more than just popping a pill. In fact, using herbal supplements to treat insomnia has limited evidence, as[...]
A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, by Dr. Daniel Budnitz, et al, states that there are just a few drugs commonly used in older adults that lead to e[...]
We all know that depression left untreated is associated with higher risk for negative outcomes such as stroke, heart attack, dementia, poor self-care in those with diabetes, among[...]
This report further highlights just how much of a problem medication use in older adults is, with over 1 million emergency room (ER) visits each year for adverse drug events (ADEs)[...]
This article helps answer the age-old question of “What supplements do I take if I am an older adult?” As we age we may need more of certain nutrients that may not be a[...]
