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3 Tips for Avoiding Senior Dehydration
Summertime, and the living is easy… But the pleasures of summer also increase the danger of dehydration, particularly in the senior population. In fact, according to the Health Care Financing Administration, dehydration is one of the ten most frequent causes of hospitalization for Medicare recipients. Why are seniors more susceptible to dehydration? They don’t feel…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy, defined as the use of five or more medications, is associated with a number of risks, including adverse drug reactions, falls, and poor compliance with medical advice. Polypharmacy is a special risk in seniors, since they comprise just 13% of the population while accounting for 33% of all prescription medications and 40% of the…
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