Medicines
The goal of “Medicines” is to ensure that when medicine is necessary, providers encourage the use of age-friendly medication that does not interfere with what matters to me, mobility, or mind. With this aspect of age-friendly care in particular, it is important to speak with your doctor before making any changes to your medicines.
Information Resources
These resources include guides, trainings, and other educational resources related to Medicines that you can access on demand.
As You Age: You and Your Medicines
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration maintains a website that provides an overview of important information about medicine as we grow older. The website provides information about topics such as drug interactions, side effects, and a list of questions you can ask your doctor and pharmacist.
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration website includes a listing of five medication safety tips related to taking medicine as prescribed, storage, interactions, keeping medication lists, and reaching out for further questions.