The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition.

A consultation program that utilizes the skills of a geriatric trained pharmacist to evaluate the medication regimens of clients. Includes access to the senior care pharmacy mailing list.

Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.

The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.

A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.

Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.

Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis.

Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.

Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97.

Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.

Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.