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Tag: medication management services
NCOA Offer Medication Mgt Tips
Every year, one in three adults aged 65+ has one or more harmful reactions to a medication, according to the American Geriatrics Society.Here are 6 tips to keep in mind to manage medication wisely to stay healthy and safe. 1. Be informed about all the medications youÛªre taking. All drugs...
Third of Home Care Staff Make Medication Errors – What You Can Do
A Northwestern University study has shown that more than one-third of paid home care staff had difficulty reading and understanding health-related information and directions. Sixty percent made errors when sorting medications into pillboxes. Nearly 100 paid, non-family caregivers were recruited in the Chicago area and their health literacy levels and...