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Seniors and Medication Mistakes

ComForcare details the mistakes often made when considering medication.

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Seniors and Medication Mistakes

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  1. ComForcare Seniors and Medication Mistakes • HOME CARE

  2. Facts about seniors and prescription medications • The elderly account for 12.7% of the U.S. population, but consume approximately 34% of total prescriptions. • Adverse drug reactions are among the top five greatest threats to the health of seniors. • 28% of hospitalizations among seniors are due to adverse drug reactions. Source: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

  3. Facts about seniors and prescription medications • 32,000 seniors suffer hip fractures each year due to falls caused by medication-related problems. • On average, individuals 65 - 69 years old take nearly 14 prescriptions per year and individuals aged 80 – 84 take an average of 18 prescriptions per year. Source: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

  4. Medication mistakes can have serious health consequences • Medication mistakes can cause or aggravate conditions in seniors such as: • Confusion or dizziness • Loss of coordination or balance • Malnutrition and/or dehydration • These conditions can lead to serious or fatal illness or injuries, loss of independence or hospitalization.

  5. Medication errors can be prevented • ComForcare can help!

  6. ComForcare can help prevent medication mistakes • ComForcare begins care with a nurse assessment of the client’s needs, including a medication profile, and develops a personal care plan based on those needs.

  7. Personal care plans include medication adherence • ComForcare caregivers follow the care plan at each visit and can help clients avoid medication mistakes by: • Providing medication reminders • Ensuring compliance with medication directions • Checking expiration dates • Phoning in/picking up refills

  8. ComForcare Home Care A premier provider of private duty home care services with locations throughout the United States and in Canada and the U.K. For a location near you, call: 800-886-4044 Supporting independence, dignity and quality of life ComForcare Home Care 2510 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 www.ComForcare.com

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