More on meds

We can’t talk enough about the importance of medication management.  Managing your medications starts with making sure you know the names of your medications and their potential side effects.  Talk to your pharmacist about your medications, make sure you know the correct dosage and any possible side effects.  Learn more about medication management by visiting [...]

My Family Health Portrait

This week, we talked about the importance of medication management in fall prevention.  It’s important to let your physician know all the medications you’re taking including prescribed and over the counter medication.  Another very important thing to do is to provide your physician with a detailed health history.  A detailed health history can help your [...]

June is National Home Safety Month, Part II

Last week we talked about fall statistics and the intrinsic and environmental factors related to falls.  This week, we’ll be talking about the importance of medication management in fall prevention.  We’ll also discuss things you can do around your home to make it safer.  Medication Management Taking multiple medications can cause dizziness and fainting.  Studies [...]

Fall Safety Tips

March is brain injury awareness month. In this week’s feature, we talked about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and learned that falls are the leading cause of TBIs in seniors.  While today is the last day of the month, it’s never too late to implement these tips to reduce your risk of falls at home.  [...]

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