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1. Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly
   Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
   http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dental/Dental_Edu...
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2. Drugs In Elderly
   Two nurses discuss analgesic use in the elderly.
   http://adultpain.nursing.uiowa.edu/MedGen/eld...
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3. F.A. Davis Company
   The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition.
   http://www.drugguide.com/
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4. Medication Education for Seniors
   Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications.
   http://www.studycenter.org/senmeds.html
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5. Medication Information Line for the Elderly
   The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba have set up a line to answer questions about medications.
   http://www.crm.mb.ca/health/mile.html
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6. Medication Misuse Among Older Adults
   Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.
   http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/012...
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7. National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely
   Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.
   http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/agepages/medici...
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8. NursingWorld
   The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.
   http://www.ana.org/readroom/position/drug/drp...
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9. Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults
   Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0126.html
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10. Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes
    Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
    http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullT...
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11. Senior Pharmassist
    A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.
    http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/
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12. Should Medicare Cover Prescription Drugs?
    Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis.
    http://www.ncpa.org/pi/health/pd040999e.html
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13. The MEDS Program
    A consultation program that utilizes the skills of a geriatric trained pharmacist to evaluate the medication regimens of clients. Includes access to the senior care pharmacy mailing list.
    http://www.medsprogram.com/
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14. Why Older People Are at Risk for Medication Problems
    Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
    http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/012...
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