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NANCY TAYLOR 7/1/26 NANCY TAYLOR 7/1/26

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.

NANCY TAYLOR 5/27/26 NANCY TAYLOR 5/27/26

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.

NANCY TAYLOR 5/13/26 NANCY TAYLOR 5/13/26

Build Your Medicine Cabinet with Intention

A full medicine cabinet doesn't always mean you're prepared. Learn how to create a safer, smarter medicine cabinet that supports medication safety and reduces risks for older adults.

NANCY TAYLOR 5/6/26 NANCY TAYLOR 5/6/26

“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.

NANCY TAYLOR 4/8/26 NANCY TAYLOR 4/8/26

When Side Effects Turn Into New Diagnoses

The Prescribing Cascade: When the Fix Becomes the Problem

NANCY TAYLOR 12/17/25 NANCY TAYLOR 12/17/25

Not Just a Pill for Every Ill: Medication Options That Make Life Easier

Medications don’t only come as pills. Changing how a medication is delivered can improve safety, comfort, and adherence — especially for older adults.