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How Supplements Affect Blood Pressure
Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements...

Ormond Manor
Apr 5, 20235 min read


Overmedication Worsens Dementia: How to Avoid Medication Problems
Overmedication in the older adult population is a significant healthcare crisis. In fact, overmedication, or polypharmacy in medical...

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Dec 11, 20224 min read


3 Ways to Get Prescriptions If Prior Authorization for Medication Is Needed
Getting prior authorization for medication can be inconvenient, stressful, and even delay treatment. BuzzRx explains what it is and...

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Dec 4, 20224 min read


Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost
Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking...

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Sep 21, 20222 min read


Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist
Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are...

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Sep 13, 20225 min read


8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions
Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential drug interactions...

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Aug 31, 20224 min read


Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board
When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a family...

Ormond Manor
Jun 22, 20226 min read


Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health
Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the...

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Sep 19, 20216 min read


Medications for Seniors: 14 Questions to Ask Doctors Before Adding a New Drug
Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important to...

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Jun 7, 20214 min read


6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Note: This article hasn’t yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi...

Ormond Manor
May 31, 20213 min read


Caring From a Distance: 2 Ways to Manage Senior Health During Covid-19
Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring their well-being...

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Oct 12, 20203 min read


4 Tips to Make Senior Medication Management Safer and Easier
It can be challenging for seniors to stay on track with their medications, but getting doses wrong or mixing up pills can be harmful to...

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Mar 22, 20205 min read


Managing Medications for Seniors: Improve Health with an Automated Pill Dispenser
If you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing medications for...

Ormond Manor
Aug 6, 20193 min read


Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?
Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash price...

Ormond Manor
Mar 21, 20193 min read


The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs
Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...

Ormond Manor
Feb 7, 20193 min read


Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs
Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our wallets. But a...

Ormond Manor
Sep 13, 20185 min read


5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole
Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D coverage...

Ormond Manor
Jul 4, 20184 min read


Could Your Senior’s Medications Cause Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?
Symptoms of Parkinson’s doesn’t always mean they have the disease It can be scary to see your older adult getting shaky or having trouble...

Ormond Manor
Sep 11, 20173 min read


Medication Management Tips Help Seniors Take the Right Pills at the Right Time
Keeping medicines straight can be difficult for seniors Getting prescriptions from your older adult’s doctor is just the tip of the...

Ormond Manor
Jan 19, 20173 min read
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