Tag: deprescribing

Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients: Managing Multiple Medications

Polypharmacy in seniors - taking five or more medications - increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and dementia. Learn how deprescribing, pharmacist reviews, and the brown bag method can safely reduce harmful drug loads in older adults.

Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drug Interactions

Geriatric medication safety is critical as aging populations face rising risks from polypharmacy and harmful drug interactions. Learn how the Beers Criteria and new alternatives are reducing adverse events in older adults.