Dr. K provides more information on what’s included in the 2019 update of the American Geriatrics Society AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, with a focus on which drugs she thinks are most important to avoid. She also addresses which medications are associated with falls, cognitive impairment, and other key conditions. She covers:
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Dr. K talks with David Godfrey, JD, about drafting powers of attorney to deter exploitation or abuse of an older person’s finances. They discuss...
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