the As we age, it almost seems inevitable that to maintain our health we will be taking some type of prescription medication – and not just one, but several. But if prescriptions are not taken properly, or combined with noncompatible medicines or supplements, they can actually do us more harm than good.
The Mentor Senior Center is hosting a Medication Management Presentation and medication review on Thursday, October 17 at 12:30 PM to help address the topic and teach Senior Citizens about prescription safety, recognizing possible side-effects from interactions, and what questions to ask when they are prescribed a new medication.
RSVP Lake County is teaming up with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Great Lakes Pharmacy, the Lake County Council on Aging, and the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board to offer these presentations free of charge.
The Brown Bag Medication Reviews will be offered courtesy of Great Lakes Pharmacy located in Mentor. A pharmacist will be available to review current medications one-on-one to discuss possible interactions, how to best take the medications and offer safety tips.
Participants must register in advance for one of the limited time slots. Each presentation will offer many tips, as well as drug disposal pouches, Vial of Life kits from the Lake County Council on Aging and other medication management related material.
The presentation is free, but you need to register if planning to attend. Call the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725.