Quality Use of Medicines for Older People

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Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Seeing eye to eye with your medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Eyesight problems are common in older age. This can make managing medicines and reading medicine labels difficult. We have some hints that might help you avoid mistakes and make life easier.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Reminder packaging to help people take long-term medications
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   People often miss taking prescribed medication, because of forgetfulness, changing medication schedules or busy lifestyles. It is estimated that between 40% and 60% of people do not take medication as prescribed, which can lead to worse health outcomes....
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Residential Medication Management Review MBS item 903 Information for general practitioners
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) is an MBS item for permanent residents of a residential aged care facility (RACF). It involves collaboration between a GP and a pharmacist to review the medication management needs of a resident.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   The dilemma of polypharmacy
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Prescribing and managing multiple medications appropriately and effectively is important to optimise function and to avoid adverse health outcomes, especially in older patients.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Manage your medicines
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   A fact sheet on how medication can cause falls, and how to prevent them.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Ten medicine management musts
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Ten tips for managing your medicine.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Managing your medicines
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Information for older people on the importance of asking their doctor to review their medicines. Includes questions to ask your pharmacist or GP about your medication.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Prevent falls by learning about your medicines
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   Some groups of medicines can contribute to falls.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Getting to know generic medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Learn about information sessions on generic medicines and brand name medicines.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Seniors teaching seniors about medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Interviews with two peer educators about what seniors want to know about medicines and the common gaps in their knowledge.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Guiding principles for medication management in the community
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   These Guiding Principles have been developed by the Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council (APAC) with the aim of promoting the quality use of medicines and better medication management in the community.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Guidelines for medication management in residential aged care facilities - 3rd edition
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   These Guidelines take into account existing professional standards and relevant legislation, and makes recommendations with regard to policies and practices in individual facilities to ensure that all areas of medication management and decision making function together as a coordinated whole using a teamwork approach.
Date:   Nov 2002
Title:   Sleep: top tips for restful sleep - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   As we get older, our normal sleep patterns change.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Older people and medications: what is the right prescription?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Australia, like many other countries, has an ageing population. Old age is associated with chronic diseases and disabilities, which in turn require multiple medications.
Date:   Jan 1999
Title:   Getting older? Be cautious with medication
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide for older people in avoiding problems related to prescription and non prescription drugs.
Date:   Aug 1998
Title:   Growing older, but staying well
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to good health for older people including ways to keep body and mind active.
Date:   Mar 1997

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