If medications are necessary, this M focuses on using age-friendly medications that do not affect a person’s care goals, their mobility, and their mentation. Many older adults are on 5 or more prescription medications. This can be difficult to manage, expensive, and increases the risk of harmful side effects or drug interactions. It is important for providers to be aware of polypharmacy, or more medications than are clinically necessary, for their older patients.
Providing Care for Older Adults
Caring for older adults in a clinical setting provides unique opportunities and challenges. Below are clinical tools and trainings to help the healthcare professional provide excellent geriatric healthcare.
