Tag: polypharmacy

Medication Safety for Caregivers: How to Protect Loved Ones from Dangerous Errors

Learn how caregivers can prevent dangerous medication errors at home with practical steps: keeping accurate lists, using pill organizers, avoiding polypharmacy, and working with pharmacists to protect vulnerable loved ones.

How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients

Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in older adults. Learn how the Beers Criteria, STOPP tools, and simple medication reviews can prevent dangerous side effects and keep seniors safer on multiple prescriptions.