According to a release from the American Geriatrics Society, “polypharmacy” is the term for when someone takes many (usually five or more) different medications. Experts suggest that, for most older adults, taking that many medications may not be medically necessary. Taking multiple medications also can be linked to problems such as falls, frailty, disability, and… Continue reading Health Alert! Taking 5 or More Meds a Day May Not Be Necessary and May Even Be Harmful