Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly - http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/Pharmacy/assessment_of_medication.html
Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history. |
Medication Misuse Among Older Adults - http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0128.html
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97. |
NursingWorld - http://www.ana.org/readroom/position/drug/drpoly.htm
The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult. |
Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes - http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=15426
Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral. |
Senior Pharmassist - http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/
A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them. |