Explore medication management strategies for seniors in this informative webinar presented by Ellen M. Heikens, PharmD, a pharmacist at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Learn about the impact of medications on older adults, risks of polypharmacy, and common medication mistakes. Discover techniques for improving medication compliance, proper storage, and effective management. Gain insights on planning ahead, minimizing pharmacy usage, and safely disposing of unused or expired medications. Create and maintain a comprehensive medication list, understand its importance, and learn how to effectively communicate with healthcare providers. Walk away with valuable take-home points to enhance medication safety and efficacy for seniors.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
About Me
Presentation Overview
Medication Impact on Senior
Risks of Polypharmacy
Common Medication Mistake
Medication Compliance
Reasons for Non-Complianc
Medication Storage
Medication Management Toc
Plan Ahead
Minimize Pharmacies Used
Dispose of Medications You are No Longer Taking or Expired
Why Not Keep Old Medicatior
How/Where to Dispose of Medications
Create and Maintain a Current Medication
What is on an ideal medication
Good to Include
Example ISMP
When to Update Your Medicatio
Importance of keeping an Updated List
Talk to your Doctors and Pharmacists
Ask Questions
What Else Can You Do?
Take-Home Points
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center
