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December 3, 2009
Hi everyone, it is good to be back on The Caregiving Doctor Show today. Our guest is Dr. Malia Manning, a UAB Hospital pharmacist. She came highly recommended by UAB. Our topic today is: "Older People and Their Medications: What Every Caregiver Should Know." We will answer basic questions that caregivers and senior citizens may have about accurately taking their medicines, how to store, label, and much more! Older people in general have problems with medications for the following reasons:
1. Remembering to take their medicines.
2. Difficulty in swallowing the pills, tablets, and opening containers.
3. They may have problems reading the labels.
4. They may have difficulting scheduling the many different medicines
throughout the day.
We will also discuss why it's not a good idea to mix prescription medicine with alcohol, herbs, and other home remedies. The team should include your doctor, your pharmacist, your caregiver, and the older adult. Listen to us live on Heaven 610 WAGG. Taking your medicine incorrectly can mean the difference between life and death. Have a great week!
Clarissa
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