090 – More on Avoiding Risky Medications & on Using the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria

May 02, 2019 00:40:21
090 – More on Avoiding Risky Medications & on Using the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria
Better Health While Aging
090 – More on Avoiding Risky Medications & on Using the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria

May 02 2019 | 00:40:21

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Show Notes

Dr. K discusses risky medications and the 2019 Beers Criteria in more details, with a focus on which drugs are most important for older adults to be aware of. She also shares 5 ways you can be proactive, and her favorite resources to help deprescribe risky medications

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