Health care costs rise to top of older Michiganders’ community health concerns
Costs of different types of care, and of prescription drugs and insurance, rated as topics of highest concern among people 50 and older
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Medications
On Their Minds: Older Adults’ Top Health-Related Concerns
From health care costs to social isolation to neighborhood safety, the poll asked people age 50 and over about their level of concern about 26 different health-related issues for older adults in their communities
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Aspirin Use Among Older Adults
One in four adults age 50-80 report taking aspirin at least three times per week, but many of them may not need to
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Views on Medications for Weight Management
Many adults age 50-80 who say they are overweight are interested in taking a prescription medication for weight management
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Views on Medication Deprescribing Among Adults Age 50–80
The majority of older adults are open to stopping one or more of their medications, but some of those who already did so did not talk with a health provider first
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Older Adults' Experiences with Comprehensive Medication Reviews
Poll shows most older adults who take multiple medications have never had a comprehensive medication review.
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Safely Storing Medication Around Grandchildren
Many grandparents keep their medications in easy-to-reach places or in easy-to-open containers which can raise the risk of accidental poisoning or intentional misuse.
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Older Adults' Experiences with Opioid Prescriptions
Three in four older adults support prescription restrictions, but many keep unused pills and do not get information on risks.
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Older Adults' Perspective on Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults.
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Drug Interactions: How to Avoid Them
Lack of communication puts older adults at risk of drug interactions.
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