 
                                                                                                    10/11/2025
                                            By the time they reach 60, many seniors are taking multiple prescriptions for chronic conditions like blood pressure, arthritis, or diabetes. However, when medications pile up, so can the risks, confusion, dizziness, and harmful drug interactions.
Warning signs to look for:
⚫ Sudden confusion or memory problems
⚫ Frequent dizziness, weakness, or falls
⚫ Stomach issues like diarrhea or constipation
⚫ Loss of appetite or unusual fatigue
How families can help:
⚫ Schedule yearly medication reviews with a doctor (or after any fall/hospital visit)
⚫ Ask if each prescription is still necessary
⚫ Keep all prescriptions at one pharmacy for safer tracking
⚫ Attend appointments with your loved one to help ask questions and take notes
Medications should support health, not create new challenges. Staying proactive helps protect independence and quality of life.
Read more about it: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/polypharmacy-in-adults-60-and-older?utm_source=chatgpt.com
                                                     
 
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                         
   
   
   
   
     
   
   
  