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.
Sixth Annual Dementia-Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium
The Sixth Annual Dementia-Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium was held on May 21, 2025 by the Florida State University REACH, University of Louisville, and University