Drugs

Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly
Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/Pharmacy/assessment_of_medication.html

Medication Misuse Among Older Adults
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0128.html

NursingWorld
The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.
http://www.ana.org/readroom/position/drug/drpoly.htm

Senior Pharmassist
A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.
http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/

Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems
Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0127.html

Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes
Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral. <small>(August 17, 1999)</small>
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=15426

Should Medicare Cover Prescription Drugs?
Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis. <small>(April 9, 1999)</small>
http://www.ncpa.org/pi/health/pd040999e.html