Managing Multiple Prescriptions Medications & Treatment

Avoiding Drug Interactions in the Elderly

Drug interactions in the elderly are a primary, yet significantly modifiable driver of hospitalizations, cognitive confusion, and catastrophic falls. As the human body ages into the 70s and 80s, its internal “Chemical Map” changes; the way it absorbs, distributes, and metabolizes drugs becomes increasingly unpredictable. In a healthcare system where “Polypharmacy” (taking 5 or more […]