A pill for every ill? Make sure your medication is really helping you.
By Dr. Cara Tannenbaum, Geriatrician and Director, Canadian Deprescribing Network
Nowadays, it seems there is a choice of pills you can take for every symptom, big or small. Most people only have 10 minutes in their doctor’s office to discuss health issues. Read more…
Why are you taking a PPI?
By Dr. Cara Tannenbaum, Geriatrician and Director, Canadian Deprescribing Network
Mr. Turner considers himself to be a typical healthy 67-year-old, but late last year he started to get sharp burning sensations in his stomach and throat, especially after meals. Read more…
Are you worried about the medications older family members are taking?
By Janet Currie and Johanna Trimble
Often, adult children are the first to notice the effects of prescription medications on their parents or other family members.
Common adverse effects can include problems with memory, over-sedation, confusion, dizziness, balance problems, increased falling or behaviour that is unusual. Read more …
Community champion in the spotlight: Herb John convinced we can make a difference
By Jennie Herbin, Community Engagement Coordinator, Canadian Deprescribing Network
Herb John was waiting to board a plane to Ottawa for a Canadian Transportation Agency meeting when I caught him on the phone this weekend. Read more…
9 Quick Safety Tips to Manage Your Medications
By Johanna Trimble and Janet Currie
Track your meds. It’s up to you or your family to keep track of the drugs you are taking. Your medication list is unlikely to be available to all health professionals online! Electronic medical records systems often don’t “talk” to one another. Read more…
5 (More) Quick Safety Tips To Manage Your Medications
By Johanna Trimble and Janet Currie
Ask for a medication review. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review all your medications, especially if you are taking several or if different doctors prescribed them. Read more…
Is your mom on drugs?
By Johanna Trimble
Our Mom was happy in her independent living apartment and involved in her community. But in 2003, at the age of 86, she was admitted to the Health Centre. The day before she’d asked her daughter to take her to the ER: “I was weak and dizzy and I knew I couldn’t stand without passing out”. Read more…