NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about managing medications for health and safety as we age on March 18 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).
Location
Online via Zoom
Contact
Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist
Aging well is a priority for many older adults and their families. They want practical tools and knowledge to maintain a high quality of life as they age. These workshops will be held in February, March, and April via Zoom, making it easy for anyone with internet access to join. For those without technology, local organizations are invited to host watch parties.
Many older adults take several medications to manage health conditions, but taking multiple medications can sometimes increase the risk of side effects, falls, confusion, or other health concerns. This webinar provides a general overview of medication use in older age, including what polypharmacy means and how deprescribing — the careful and planned reduction of medications — can help improve safety and quality of life.
Objectives
- Gain a basic understanding of what polypharmacy is
- Learn what deprescribing means and how it differs from stopping medications on one’s own.
- Recognize common risks with taking multiple medications
- Understand the importance of regular medication review.
Speaker
Teri Undem, Ph.D., R.Ph., is Director of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences and a faculty member in the School of Pharmacy within the College of Health and Human Sciences at North Dakota State University
Registration
There is no fee to attend, but participants will need to register to receive the Zoom link and reminders. Register once to be signed up for all sessions. All presentations are recorded and can be watched on the SDSU Extension Youtube channel.
