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Medication Management

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The Best Free Medication Management Apps and How They Compare

August 10, 2022 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 2 Comments

The advent of smartphones and mobile technology has provided caregivers with some incredible new tools to make their jobs easier. Here are 5 powerful free apps that can help seniors to manage medications.

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Powerful Medication Management Systems for Seniors

February 8, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Finding a good solution for medication management is critical for promoting overall health. The various options presented in this piece are all approaches that you can take and key parts of an overall medication management system.

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Powerful Types Of Technology for Senior Care

October 20, 2021 By Aaron Smith Leave a Comment

According to the Pew Research Center, there are now roughly 62 million seniors aged 65 and above in the United States. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, that number can only increase.  With so many seniors in the community, there’s a growing demand for effective and efficient tools to promote senior health. Thankfully, […]

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Managing Medications Well – Tips, Tools and Tricks to Make Everything Easier

June 22, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Medications can play such a large role in health. But, they’re complicated – and often expensive. Honestly, managing medication well can feel like a bit of an art form some days. And, that’s only half of the equation. Many of us are taking supplements as well. That supplement might have been prescribed, or it might […]

Sleep Medication Risks and Alternatives for Seniors

Sleep Medication Risks and Alternatives for Seniors

July 30, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Medication is a common way to overcome sleeping problems. However, the risks are much more significant than most people realize, especially for seniors.

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Many Seniors Are Taking Too Many Medications

July 22, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Medication is a regular component of life for many seniors, partly because they live with one or multiple chronic conditions. That medication may have many roles, like reducing pain, preventing deficiencies, reducing disease complications or treating a health condition. Yet, seniors are often taking far too many medications, some of which are completely unnecessary. The […]

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