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Medication Review: The Thread Running Through Every Healthcare Decision
This month's topics seemed unrelated—until you look at the medication list. Learn why a medication review can connect the dots between symptoms, treatments, and better healthcare decisions.
The Best Sunscreen for Older Adults: SPF, Sunscreen, and What You Actually Need
Choosing sunscreen shouldn't feel overwhelming. Learn what SPF really means, the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and how to choose the best sunscreen for older adults.
Feeling Full, Bloated, or Nauseated? It May Not Be “Just Aging”
Digestive symptoms like bloating, nausea, reflux, and feeling full quickly are common in older adults—but they shouldn't automatically be blamed on aging. Learn how gastroparesis, medications, and other health conditions may be contributing and what steps can help.
The Shingles Vaccine May Do More Than Prevent a Painful Rash
Research suggests shingles vaccination may be linked to lower dementia risk. Learn what older adults and caregivers should know about Shingrix, prevention, and vaccine records.
Can't See the Forest for the Trees: Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Medication problems rarely happen because of one decision. Learn how polypharmacy in older adults develops when small issues quietly stack up over time.
When It’s Not “Just a Rash”
A rash after starting an antibiotic may be harmless—or it may be a warning sign of a serious drug reaction. Learn what to watch for and when to seek help.
“I’ve taken this for years. It works. Why would I stop now?”
Many older adults have taken medications like Xanax, Ativan, or Valium for years without obvious problems. But growing evidence shows that long-term benzodiazepine use may carry significant risks for older adults. Here's what families need to know.