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When less is more: The role of deprescribing and art of medication management
By
Kurt Merkelz, M.D.
Jul 28, 2021
More prescriptions do not necessarily mean better health outcomes. Deprescribing, which is the planned and supervised process of intentionally stopping a medication or reducing its dose, is a critically...
Differentiation is key to a better future in long-term care
By
Thomas Hanzel
Jun 15, 2021
Taking stock of the industry coming out of the pandemic The pandemic has impacted us all. We were caught unaware and unprepared, some more than others – but we all had a level of suffering. However,...
Blood pressure meds help even frail seniors live longer: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2020
When older adults take blood pressure medications as prescribed, even the most frail live longer, according to a study of 1.3 million.
‘Nudges’ effective in helping statin-takers stick to their regimen
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 14, 2019
A phone call, email or text successfully prompts statin-takers to fill their first prescription and stick with their medication regimen, say researchers.
Medication adherence can reduce hospitalization risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
Medication adherence may help keep residents out of the hospital, according to a new investigation of adults age 50 and older.
To sort, or not to sort? British pharmacists answer an important pill box question
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 08, 2019
In an odd twist of logic, seniors risk falls, sickness and even hospitalization when they switch to using a pill organizer. A new guide offers solutions.
Collection kiosks offer medication option
Aug 22, 2017
Stericycle has created Seal&Send Medication MailBack Envelopes and Medication Collection Kiosks to give long-term care facilities new options to dispose of unused or expired medications.
It’s time to take your medicine — seriously
By
Apr 18, 2017
People not following their doctors’ medication orders contributes to an estimated 125,000 deaths and 10% of hospitalizations per year, along with somewhere between $100 billion and $289 billion in...
9 things NOT to expect in a nursing home
By
Esther Heerema, MSW
Dec 17, 2014
Family members need to know what to expect when their loved one enters a nursing home: Falls may happen, medications may change, and a private room may not be an option.