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
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Older Adults Who Take Many Medications Have a Higher Risk for Becoming Frail
According to a February 2017 release from The Health in Aging Foundation, taking more than five medications is linked to frailty. A release from the foundation notes that this may be because the medications interact to affect our ability to function well as we age. Frailty is a problem associated with aging. Someone who is… Continue reading Older Adults Who Take Many Medications Have a Higher Risk for Becoming Frail