Medication Sep 07, 2023 When the Elderly Stop Taking Medication: What To Do Dealing with a senior loved one who stopped taking their medication can be a difficult situation. However, it is essential to understand that seniors may have valid reasons for refusing medical care. In this post, we’ll review what to do when an elderly parent or loved one ... Continue Reading Jan 27, 2022 Can Antibiotics Make You Tired? Antibiotics are prescribed to treat infections. They kill harmful bacteria that cause issues like urinary tract infections, sinus infections, skin infections, and pneumonia, among others. Like all medications, antibiotics may cause some side effects of which you should be ... Continue Reading Jan 18, 2022 Side Effects of Blood Thinners in Elderly Adults Blood thinners, or anticoagulants, are helpful in prolonging the amount of time it takes for your body to form a blood clot. However, they also come with side effects, such as bleeding. That is why it is important to keep it under control. One may wonder, “How do I stop ... Continue Reading Dec 06, 2018 Medication Reminders for the Elderly Making sure your loved one takes their medication is never easy. However, there are medication reminder services for seniors to simplify the process. Using the latest technology, hundreds of devices, mobile apps, and alarm clocks can provide caregivers with the assistance ... Continue Reading Sep 27, 2016 Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction When you think of drug addiction, the first thing that usually comes to mind is usually illegal drugs. Further assumptions that spring to mind is that addiction is a young person’s disease. The truth is, there is a growing epidemic of seniors who are addicted to prescription ... Continue Reading
