How To Age Well! | Ask the Pharmacist With Dr. Shannon Yarosz
Learn why simple steps like an annual medication review with your pharmacist can be important for healthy aging.
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Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, explains to @WDTNTV viewers how pharmacists can help older adults stay healthy and avoid medication-related problems. During Healthy Aging Month, she shares simple steps people can take to make sure their medications continue to meet their needs as they age.
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0:20 Why you should review medications regularly
0:47 How pharmacists can help older adults
1:49 One step toward healthier aging
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Because our bodies and health needs change over time, Dr. Yarosz recommends reviewing all medications with a pharmacist at least once a year. This includes prescription medications, supplements, over-the-counter medications, and prescriptions received through mail-order services or other pharmacies.
Pharmacists can review everything you are taking, look for opportunities to optimize your medications, help with medication adherence, and address problems with accessing or obtaining prescriptions. Even if you aren't experiencing medication problems, an annual review can help keep your medication plan up to date.
Dr. Yarosz also encourages older adults to talk with their healthcare provider about preventive measures they may qualify for and other ways to stay healthy as they age. Working with both your doctor and pharmacist can help you take consistent, practical steps toward healthier aging.
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Dr. Shannon Yarosz of Cedarville University explains why reviewing medications at least once a year can be an important part of healthy aging. She discusses how pharmacists can review prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter medications, help address adherence or access concerns, and work alongside healthcare providers to help older adults stay healthy as their needs change.