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The Aging Parent Master Medication List

August 15, 2017

There are no short cuts to being prepared in the world of aging parents. Medications are a prime example. Nothing short of a Master Medication List is useful. This type of list includes the two names of the medication (brand…

Medications Older Adults Should Avoid

April 21, 2017

In a world of poly-pharmacy, there are some medication land mines that older adults should avoid. Some of these medications are well known like benzodiazepines (Valium). But some are a surprise to many of us involved in the healthcare of…