Polypharmacy is defined as the use of five or more medications per day by an individual patient. Studies have shown that nearly one-half of older adults take at least this many prescription drugs, and as many as one in five […]
Dr. Ken’s Corner: Does Healthcare For The Elderly Need A Makeover?
The pandemic has disproportionately harmed older people, especially those with underlying health conditions. This has led many Americans to believe that only the elderly run the risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID. A study published in The Lancet found […]