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Electronic tool effective in reducing overmedication in seniors: study

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

… some 40 per cent of older adults take five or more medications per day. In addition to the risk of side effects or complications… some medications may not be appropriate for certain health problems, which can make seniors vulnerable to additional hospitalizations, memory problems, dizziness, and balance problems that lead to falls and fractures… “It’s one of the most common causes of hospital visits,”

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