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As we age the body undergoes many changes. One of the changes that occur is the way our body handles medications. Seniors are more sensitive to the effects of medications.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Much has changed in the decade since Expression last looked at the issue of seniors and medication. This edition of Expression looks at the trends, the issues and their impact on seniors' health. It also suggests a number of questions seniors should have answers to before taking any medication.
Source: National Advisory Council on Aging
If you buy drugs on line, you may be putting your health at serious risk.
Source: Health Canada
There is growing evidence that throwing out or flushing into the water system prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and other health products may have a harmful effect on the environment.
Source: Health Canada
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, it is important that you are aware of the risks of each medicine and weigh them against the benefits before you decide to take it.
Source: Health Canada
More and more, generic drugs are being used to fill prescriptions. Canadians want to be sure that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand name drugs.
Source: Health Canada
Use this chart to keep track of the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter, natural health products and prescription drugs.
Source: Health Canada
Many people take the prescription drug warfarin as a blood thinner. If you take warfarin, you should be aware that certain drugs, natural health products and foods can alter the levels of warfarin in your system, and this may cause serious health effects.
Source: Health Canada
Medication Matters: How You Can Help Seniors Use Medication Safely was developed by Health Canada to help you, as a health professional, give seniors the information they need to use medication safely. Health Canada recognizes that how you tell seniors about their medication is as important as what you tell them.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Sleeping pills and tranquillizers are medicine which may help your: anxiety, stress, sleeping problems.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Seniors are more likely than people in other age groups to have conditions that cause pain, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or diabetes. Unfortunately, they're also more likely to suffer with untreated pain, for reasons explored in this issue of Expression.
Source: National Advisory Council on Aging
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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