Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

So, let's talk about polypharmacy in relation to geriatrics and how it's detrimental to our way of care... Do you have a family member, a loved one, a coworker, and/or a friend who is 60 years old and above and has a lot of medication in their dresser right now? According to statistics, the use of one or more prescription drugs is more common among adults aged 60-79 compared with those aged 40-59. This, in and of itself, usually leads to a growing concern called polypharmacy. In layman's terms, polypharmacy is when an individual is given lots of medications (five and above) that are to be taken all at the same time. And although commonly believed to be normal, the truth is, it's detrimental, especially to our elderly. If not managed correctly, these people will have increased chances of dying. But we don't want that to happen, so sit back and relax as I present to you a discussion about this concern. Together, let us discover how we can help prevent further complications for those involved. Why you need to ch