BEERS for the Elderly – Medications and Alerts In Older Adults

BEERS for the Elderly – Medications and Alerts In Older Adults

Carla Ambrosini is a very experienced clinical pharmacist who practice has focused on medication in the older adult.

Objective:

• To identify drugs which frequently have adverse responses in older adults.

Content Overview:

• Discuss the principle of “start low and go slow”
• Review the drugs that should be avoided in the elderly (Beers List)

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