Medical Safety
Optimizing Medication Safety for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
Ensure seniors' medication safety. Learn drug risks, manage regimens, spot side effects, and communicate with doctors effectively. Stay vigilant and informed.
Medical Safety
Medical Safety
Concussion Memory Loss: Can a Concussion Cause It?
Can a concussion cause memory loss? Yes, concussions can impact short-term or even long-term memory, depending on severity and frequency. Learn how head injuries disrupt brain function, symptoms to watch for, and when to seek medical help to ensure recovery.
Medical Conditions
Medical Recall: Navigating the Complex Landscape for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Explore the vital role of medical device recalls in safeguarding seniors' health. Learn about the recall process, from Class I to III, and how caregivers can manage these situations to ensure safety and well-being. Stay informed for health security.
Healthy Aging
Essential Questions to Ask About Your Medications
Don't be afraid to ask questions about your medications. Review all your medications annually with your primary care physician to see if you can lower dosages or discontinue use. Get a list of important questions to ask here.
Diabetes
Elderly Diabetes Management One Size Fits All Approach May Be Fatal
A recent study published in JAMA reveals the potential dangers of tight glycemic control in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the risks of over treatment, the impact of hypoglycemia, and how to work with your doctor to make informed treatment decisions.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Medication Safety Tips for Seniors: Ensuring Proper Usage and Minimizing Risks
Do you have elderly loved ones that are living with chronic conditions? Find out how to keep them safe from potential medication interactions.
Types of Dementia
Understanding Dementia Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the key signs and symptoms of dementia in our comprehensive guide. From early memory loss to behavioral changes and diagnostic tests, learn how to recognize dementia for better management and care.
Medical Conditions
Family Involvement in Addiction Treatment Improves Outcomes
Discover how family members can play a crucial role in the recovery process of a loved one struggling with addiction. Learn about the benefits of family therapy and how to provide emotional and social support to increase the likelihood of a successful recovery.
Medication
Medication Safety Tips for Elderly with Dementia
Discover general guidelines and tips for medication management ADLs. Available on Kindle, "Medication Training for the Family Caregiver" provides important information on specific medications often taken by people with dementia.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Understanding the 'Do Not Crush' Medication List
certain medications have a special release mechanism designed to slowly release a certain amount of medication over a given extended time. If the medication is altered or destroyed in any way, the medication can be released too fast and cause a bad effect.