| Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly: Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history. | |
| F.A. Davis Company: The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition. | |
| Medication Misuse Among Older Adults: Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97. | |
| National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely: Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly. | |
| NursingWorld: The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult. | |
| Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults: Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97. | |
| Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes: 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: 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. | |
| Should Medicare Cover Prescription Drugs?: Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis. | |
| The MEDS Program: A consultation program that utilizes the skills of a geriatric trained pharmacist to evaluate the medication regimens of clients. Includes access to the senior care pharmacy mailing list. | |
| Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems: Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97. |
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