older people
Diabetes in older persons
The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes among older persons highlights the need for pharmacists conducting medication reviews to remain up to date with shifting evidence and guidelines. By Debbie …
Turning over a new page
Pharmacist Dr Amy Page named inaugural director of new medicines research centre Two leading pharmacists are at the helm of the newly launched Centre for Optimisation of Medicines, School of …
Top 10 checklist for adverse drug events developed
Experts agree on 10 most important signs and symptoms of psychotropic adverse events to condense into an easy-to-use checklist, with pharmacists “perfectly placed” to help Aged care workers can now …
Falls prevention and management in older persons
Falls are the most common cause of hospitalisation and death due to injury among Australians aged 65 years and older. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad Dip Comm Pharm, …
No ‘golden ticket’ for reducing risky meds harm
High-risk prescribing in aged care residents under the spotlight, as Australian experts weigh in on the role of embedded pharmacists Polypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIMs) in …
To dip or not to dip?
A program delivered by pharmacists has seen positive results around reduction of unnecessary urine dipstick testing in aged care homes Pharmacist-led education to support behaviour change around urine dipstick testing …
Medication management for older persons
With more than 50% of all hospital admissions being for people aged 65 and older, understanding age-related functional, cognitive and social factor changes and their impact on medication use is …
Incontinence in older people
Incontinence affects one in four adult Australians. Pharmacists are essential members of the multidisciplinary team for ongoing management of older patients with incontinence. By Dr Jenny Gowan PhD, Grad Dip …
Hearing loss in older people
Hearing loss is under-recognised and under-treated often due to the belief that it is part of normal ageing.1 This article aims to increase an awareness in pharmacists of the consequences …
Frailty and polypharmacy
Frailty substantially increases the risk of older persons experiencing medication-related harm. People approaching frailty or living with mild frailty should be targeted for medication reviews, regardless of the number of …
Both embedded and community pharmacists can reduce risk: expert
Study finds high proportion of older Australians in residential aged care affected by risky prescribing and highly complex regimens… but how can pharmacists help? Both community pharmacists and those embedded …
Medication-related symptoms: peripheral oedema
Peripheral oedema is a common condition among older persons, with varied causes. For pharmacists conducting medication reviews, a high index of suspicion for medication-related causes is warranted. By Debbie Rigby, …