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JAMDA
July 12, 2020
Frailty is a geriatric condition associated with increased vulnerability to adverse drug events and medication-related harm. Existing clinical practice guidelines rarely provide medication management recommendations specific to frail older people. This report presents international consensus principles, ge...
Caring for the Ages
September 8, 2026
The highest prevalence of CKD is in older adults. Common comorbidities in this population (diabetes mellitus, hypertension) can compound the risk of CKD development. Older adults are at higher risk of polypharmacy, which could include nephrotoxic medications. Regular review of medication lists and medicati...
Assisted Living Series
This medication manual provides practitioners and staff in assisted living communities with information and tools to improve medication management and reduce medication errors. It is intended as a guide for best practice.
Assisted Living Series
This guide will help caregivers learn skills and steps that can be used to better manage residents' medications. Caregivers will be able to talk about medications with their residents, family members, and primary care practioners. Learning how to manage medications can
Caring for the Ages
November 29, 2017
Caring for the Ages
March 2, 2015
JAMDA
April 21, 2023
To characterize prescribing of glucose-lowering medication annually and to quantify the annual frequency of hypoglycemia among residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Caring for the Ages
July 31, 2018
JAMDA
May 13, 2015
Seniors with severe dementia residing in nursing homes (NHs) frequently receive large numbers of medications. With disease progression, the medications' harm-benefit ratio changes and they need to be reviewed, adjusted, or discontinued. Evidence on successful interventions to optimize medication use a...