Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely...

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility. More than 1 in 4...

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow the...

Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements...

Overmedication in the older adult population is a significant healthcare crisis. In fact, overmedication, or polypharmacy in medical...

Getting prior authorization for medication can be inconvenient, stressful, and even delay treatment. BuzzRx explains what it is and...

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking...

Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are...

Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential drug interactions...

When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a family...

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the...

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like...

Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important to...

Note: This article hasn’t yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi...

Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring their well-being...

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...

If you’re caring for an ailing spouse or aging relative, you’re probably far too familiar with the worry of managing medications for...

Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash price...

Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...