Try: Throw away expired prescriptions and unmarked bottles keep all medications in original containers keep track of symptoms side effects or changes in conditions and communicate them to a doctor if necessary get prescriptions refilled far enough in advance to avoid running out of medication

Materials: Paper and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us

Keywords: Medication safety over dose

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed