Monthly Archives: July 2019

Medical Care for Older Adults

Posted on July 19, 2019 by kaypaggi

Adults aged 65 or older account for 40% of hospitalizations; those age 85 and older account for 9% even though they are only 1.8% of the population. Those 65 and older generally stay in the hospital longer than younger adults, … Continue reading →

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Questions to Ask Your Physician about New Medications

Posted on July 5, 2019 by kaypaggi

When your doctor prescribes a medication that you have not taken previously it is a good idea to get some pertinent information about it. Here are some suggestions for questions to ask: How long will I take this medicine? Is … Continue reading →

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