Understanding Medication Misuse in Older Adults: Is there a Pill for that?

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Contact Person
Anisha Patel - patelani@hhsc.ca 905-777-3837 x.12436

Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/04/2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn common medications used and their potential for misuse
  • Learn the signs of medication dependency/ overuse
  • Learn what role medications can (or cannot) play in managing illness
  • Learn some alternatives to medication

Lunch is provided.


What Patients Tell Us

I finally gathered enough courage to ask for your help regarding memory loss. I am 75 years old and have been noticing memory loss for the past year. I have an older brother who has Alzheimer’s and I would like to get help before I reach that stage.

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