You’ve likely seen commercials that mention the wonderful things that GoodRx can do when it comes to helping you save on the cost of your medications. You might have even seen the little advertisements and flyers that a lot of pharmacies … [Read more...]
Medication and Driving
Driving can be a hot topic for seniors. There are always stories floating around out there about senior citizens having their keys taken away by family members that don’t trust them anymore. There are also always stories about seniors that … [Read more...]
Seniors, Driving, and Limitations
Over the years, driving can become a hot topic for seniors. Many adult children have had to have tough conversations with their older parents (or grandparents) about whether it’s still safe for them to drive. This is never an easy … [Read more...]
The Danger of Mixing Medications
A newly published study indicates that ibuprofen combined with certain other medications can cause permanent damage to the kidneys. The team of researchers found that the combination of diuretics, renin-angiotensin system … [Read more...]
Machine Learning Helping to Find New Uses for Medications
A newly developed machine learning tool is being used by doctors and other researchers to investigate whether currently used medications might have the ability to treat other conditions than what they were originally designed to do. This … [Read more...]
What is Polypharmacy?
Polypharmacy is a term that refers to what happens when someone takes many medications and instead of each one doing what they are supposed to do, the combination that is created ends up having a negative impact on the health of the person … [Read more...]
Mixing Medications Can Be Very Dangerous
According to estimates within the medical community, about one half of all adults age 65 or over take five or more medications per day. Many of these people are mixing prescription drugs with either herbal supplements or over the counter … [Read more...]
Mail Order Meds Help Homebound Seniors
Over the last few years, there have been some shifts in medical care, leading to a shift toward a more technologically focused approach to care. One of the side effects of this is that there has been a move toward a “Netflix” like use of … [Read more...]