Are Older People Overdosing on Medications and Supplements?

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 29 May 2019 · 38 mins listen

If you live with an older person, you will be familiar with the sight of them carrying a whole plastic bag of medications and supplements. As many elderly people tend to have several co-existing medical conditions, how do they ensure safety while taking so many different medications at the same time?

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,SME,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

medicine, multivitamin, diabetes, heart disease, prescription, over the counter, Health and Living, Bigger Picture

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