Medicine
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Medicine ABC’S for Caregivers - June 22, 2009
The following is an overview of the basics every caregiver should know about medications. Reviewing them and ensuring they are followed can save a life. Medication Basics for Caregivers • Keep a record of all medications taken. Make a list of all the medicines that the person you are caring for takes. Include prescription and [...]
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Drug Reactions: recognizing and responding to symptoms - June 22, 2009
A drug reaction can be an emergency. Following is a list of serious symptoms that could be caused by a drug reaction. These drug reactions often begin shortly after starting a new medicine or when the dosage (amount and frequency) of a drug is changed. Call the doctor or nurse immediately or go to the [...]
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Medicines and Seniors: a unique relationship - June 22, 2009
When compared to younger people, older individuals tend to be more sensitive to the effects of many drugs. For example, a drug such as Valium(TM)(diazepam) may stay in an 80-year-old body four times as long as it does in a 40-year-old body. The liver and the kidneys break down and remove most drugs from the [...]
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Medicine FAQ’S - June 21, 2009
Reviewing some basic questions can save a life A far too large number of medicine mishaps happen simply because some basic steps weren’t taken to ensure a senior properly understood the regimen or instructions for a medication. Though some of these questions may seem obvious, reviewing them with your parent or printing out a copy [...]
