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» Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly - Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
» Drugs In Elderly - Two nurses discuss analgesic use in the elderly.
» 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 Education for Seniors - Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications.
» Medication Information Line for the Elderly - The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba have set up a line to answer questions about medications.
» 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.