Health & Wellness

 Medications

Medication Management Prevents Unnecessary Hospital Trips for Seniors

Many people are surprised to learn that prescription drugs, which help us stay healthy, can also lead to serious medical emergencies.... Read more

Managing Medication Safely at Home

Taking medicines correctly and safely can be a challenge for many seniors. In-home care can help.... Read more

What About "Anti-Aging" Hormones?

Are hormones such as Human Growth Hormone, testosterone and estrogen really a Fountain of Youth?... Read more

When Measuring Medicines, Not All Spoons are Created Equal

Did you know that using a common kitchen spoon to measure medicine could result in an overdose or underdose?... Read more

Study Confirms Older Adults at High Risk for Drug Interactions

At least one in 25 older adults, about 2.2 million people in the United States, take multiple drugs in combinations that can produce a harmful interaction.... Read more

Senior Medication Problems: Home Care Can Help

Did you know that a senior's inability to manage medications is often an important deciding factor for moving to a nursing home or other care facility?... Read more

National Education Campaign Launched to Educate Older Adults about the "MUSTS" of Safe Medicine Use

The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), a non-profit coalition of more than 100 organizations working to improve communication on the appropriate use of medicines, recently launched Medication Use Safety Training for Seniors.... Read more

Generic Drugs: What You Should Know

An estimated half of all prescriptions in the United States are filled with generic drugs. These products carry all the medicinal qualities (and side effects) of their brand-name counterparts, but generics tend to have one additional benefit: lower cost. ... Read more

Medication Errors More Common Than Previously Thought

A significant number of older adults who take multiple drugs may be taking potentially inappropriate medications and experiencing adverse drug reactions as a result of polypharmacy (taking many medications),... Read more

Test Your Medication Safety IQ

Take this short medications safety quiz to learn more about taking medications safely.... Read more

Medication Safety for Seniors and Caregivers

For many seniors, medications play a big role in managing health problems. Remember, however, that all medications, whether prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter, have potentially toxic side effects that can cause significant problems.... Read more

Getting The Most Out of Medicare's Drug Plans

Staying healthy as you age means eating right, exercising, and, often, taking medicine.... Read more

National Home Care Agency Takes Revolutionary Step to Reduce Medication Errors

Right at Home announces a breakthrough measure that could save the lives of thousands of seniors who are hospitalized or die each year as a result of medication errors.... Read more