Family Caregiving
Ginzler: Wise Use of Medicines
By: Elinor Ginzler | Source: AARP.org | February 2009
Older adults take more medicines than any other age group. Rx Snapshot is an easy way you can help older family members, friends, and neighbors manage their medications safely and effectively.
Elinor Ginzler is a national expert on independent living and aging issues. She currently serves as AARP's lead spokesperson on caregiving, housing, and mobility issues, including older drivers' safety.
Free Rx Screenings
AARP has joined Walgreens to provide health screenings and to distribute information about the wise use of medications.
The screenings begin in April and will take place on specially outfitted buses, which will make more than 2,000 community stops in 300 cities. Look up a stop near you.
If you are taking care of a friend or loved one who takes multiple prescriptions, there are ways for you to help the person better track and manage his or her medications. Use the tips below to help your family members become better medication managers. Their health will benefit, and their wallets may benefit, too!... Back to Article
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