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- Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly - Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/Pharmacy/assessment_of_medication.html
- Drugs In Elderly - Two nurses discuss analgesic use in the elderly.
adultpain.nursing.uiowa.edu/MedGen/eldert.htm
- F.A. Davis Company - The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition.
www.drugguide.com
- Medication Education for Seniors - Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications.
www.studycenter.org/senmeds.html
- Medication Information Line for the Elderly - The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba have set up a line to answer questions about medications.
www.crm.mb.ca/health/mile.html
- Medication Misuse Among Older Adults - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.
ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0128.html
- National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely - Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/pages/agepages/medicine.html
- NursingWorld - The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.
www.ana.org/readroom/position/drug/drpoly.htm
- Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97.
ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0126.html
- Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes - Disussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isnt significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=15426
- Senior Pharmassist - A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.
www.seniorpharmassist.org
- SeniorDrugs.com by Age Net - Information on seniors drugs including drug reviews by medical condition. Included is an interactive "Ask A Pharmacist" area and an online geriatric medication assessment.
www.seniordrugs.com
- The MEDS Program - A consultation program that utilizes the skills of a geriatric trained pharmacist to evaluate the medication regimens of clients. Includes access to the senior care pharmacy mailing list.
www.medsprogram.com
- Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0127.html
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