You and your Medicine Janet Landau MS., Pharm.D.,RPh. Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Long Island University Interdisciplinary.

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You and your Medicine Janet Landau MS., Pharm.D.,RPh. Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Long Island University Interdisciplinary Community-Based Health Education Project Funded by: HRSA Grant# 1 D37 HP

Aging in America 34.9 million individuals 65 years and older 12.4% of US population 65 to 69 => Source: US Census Bureau, 2000

Aging and medicines Aging may mean…. – More aches and pains and illness – More frequent visits to doctors – Taking more medicine – Buying more from the pharmacy – More self-care

The Senior Market 34.9 million individuals 65 years and older Assisted living 1.8 million residents Nursing homes 1.8 million residents Home care 3.5 million beneficiaries Community-based LTC 8.5 million individuals NORCs 8.5 million residents Other elderly 10.8 million residents

Rx Use and Seniors Rx use increases with age – year olds Rxs/year – year olds Rxs/year Seniors in poor health use 6X the Rxs as excellent health Source: AARP Issue Brief, 1991

Rx Use and Seniors Elderly account for 42% of total annual Rx $pending in the US – $43 billion of $102 billion Source: Families USA/Prime Institute July 2000 Elderly Rx $$ Non-elderly Rx $$ US Population Seniors

Aging Age brings body changes The body handles drugs differently People age differently Everyone is an individual Age 65 is not the same as 85

Drug use and effects Absorption may vary The effects may last longer Increased sensitivity to drugs Risk of side effects increases Dosage needs to be individualized Some drugs are not recommended in older individuals

The more we know, the better it is…. Buying over-the-counter could be dangerous There are so many medicines today – how do you choose which one? Family remedies and herbals – -are they always safe?

Prescription Dilemmas Should I take this-will it hurt me ? Why did the doctor give this to me ? I don’t think this is helping me I feel worse since I started taking this This is too expensive for me to buy I can’t remember the directions… and I can’t even read the label!

Sources of Information My ‘friend’, ‘sister’ ‘daughter’ says….. I heard it on the radio I saw it on the TV I read it in the magazine Remember - ask the experts

Why you need to know about your medicines You know what to expect Less worry and confusion To avoid side effects Better quality of life

Communication or “How to become an expert” Be a partner with your doctor..don’t be afraid to ask Get to know the pharmacist Be familiar with the pharmacy- keep to the same one Write down your questions

What you must know Why you are taking the medicine The name and strength How long you are to take it How to take it correctly and a few more ‘dos and don’ts’…………