Bucks County Project MEDS (Medication Education Designed for Seniors)
Abstract
The population of older adults has increased exponentially, as the baby boomer generation reaches the age of 60 and over. In fact, according to the 2010 census, Pennsylvania ranked fifth nationally in the number of residents age 62 and over, and eighth among states in the proportion of Baby Boomers to the total population. There are factors impacting older adults that put this generation at significant risk of death and disability. Older adults take more prescription and over-the-counter medications than any other age group, resulting in a greater risk of drug interactions, misuse, and accidental overdose. Frequently, this is the result of a lack of knowledge about the impact of multiple medical providers and dispensing pharmacies, alcohol use and drug interactions, and appropriate monitoring of side effects.
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