Medications and Treatment

Medications and Treatment

How to do a medication review with the doctor — the conversation that saves lives

Reviewed by the How To Help Your Elders medical review team If your parent has been taking the same medications for years and nobody has stepped back to ask whether every pill is still necessary, you're not alone. A dedicated medication review with the doctor is one of

Medications and Treatment

Polypharmacy — when too many medications become the problem

This article is meant to help you understand medication management better. It does not replace medical advice. Always consult with your parent's doctor before making changes to their medications. Your father sits at the kitchen table with seven prescription bottles lined up in front of him. One for