by Cheryl Richard Mann

Is It Dementia or the Result of Senior Medication Side Effects?

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senior couple reviewing medications
Confusion. Disorientation. Memory loss. While these are certainly hallmark warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other types of dementia, they can also arise from taking particular medications. Rather than automatically assuming a diagnosis of dementia, examine the following… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Elderly Care Tips for Proper Medication Disposal

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Senior woman holding pills and reading the information on the label
With so many older adults taking several prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing medications and dosages to determine the ideal solutions, it’s essential to understand what to do with meds which are no longer needed or that have expired.… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Avoid Risk of Harm from Medication for Seniors with These Tips

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Senior man sitting and looking at his medication despondantly
A current research study of more than 2,000 older adults finds that a stunning 87% take a minimum of one prescription drug, and a full 36% are taking five or more – and as many as 38% are using over-the-counter… Read More