Article 5 Things to Know About Taking 5 or More Medications Medicines can improve our lives by regulating blood pressure, curing infections and calming restless minds and aching joints. But as you get older taking multiple drugs increases your risk of falls, confusion, and other serious side effects. Source AARP
Apps GoodRx: Prescription Drug Savings GoodRx is an affordable health care and medication app and mobile health care Source GoodRx: Prescription Drug Savings
Article National Prescription Drug Take Back Day ~ April 27, 2024 Remember to dispose of unused or unneeded prescription medications during the DEA National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10am to 2pm. Source United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Links Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know (FDA) Source Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know (FDA)
Links NIH National Institute on Aging: Medicines and medication management Source NIH National Institute on Aging: Medicines and medication management
Books & Guides Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults provides important information on managing your medications as you age. Source Food and Drug Administration
Links Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF): Prescription Medicines Source Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF): Prescription Medicines
Links BeMedWise: Patient Information and Education Source BeMedWise: Patient Information and Education