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Older Cancer Patients Need to Disclose Any Alternative Drugs

New Jersey Home Health Care News Many older cancer patients use alternative medicines, including some that could interfere with their treatment. A recent study in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology has shown that even though alternative medicines are marketed as “natural,” many contain active ingredients that can react with other therapies. In addition, many patients […]

Many Elderly Are Addicted To Pain Killers

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 48 million Americans – or 20 percent of the population – have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at some time during their lifetime. This includes many elderly who are using medication for pain management.

Elderly Medication Errors – 11 Tips to Avoid Problems

NJ Elder Health Avoiding Medication Errors Many seniors take multiple medications, which increases the likelihood of medication errors.  Here are some excellent tips for seniors to reduce the likelihood of making a mistake with their medications: Check the label when you get a prescription to verify that you are receiving the proper medication. Read back […]

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