Did you know that taking medications properly can greatly improve your quality of life? Has anyone ever reviewed your list of medications to see if there are any potential harmful interactions? Medication management presentations and medication reviews will be coming soon to a senior center near you to help you address these important questions.
RSVP Lake County is teaming up with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Great Lakes Pharmacy, the Lake County Council on Aging, and the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board to offer these presentations free of charge. Participants will learn how properly taken medication can improve one’s quality of life, understand important medication safety tips and how medications can interact, and more!
Medication Management Presentations will be held at the following centers:
Madison Senior Center (440) 428-6664 Tuesday, August 13 at 11:15 a.m.
Eastlake Senior Ctr (440) 975-4268 Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Mentor Senior Ctr (440) 974-5725 Thursday, October 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Wickliffe Senior Ctr (440) 373-5015 Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.
The Brown Bag Medication Reviews will be offered courtesy of Great Lakes Pharmacy located in Mentor. A pharmacist will be available to review current medications one-on-one to discuss possible interactions, how to best take the medications and offer safety tips. Participants must register in advance for one of the limited time-slots. Local police will be on hand for safety measures.
Fairport Senior Ctr (440) 354-3674 Thurs, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mentor Senior Ctr (440) 974-5725 Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 a.m.
Willoughby Senior Ctr (440) 951-2832 Thurs, November 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Each presentation will offer many tips, drug disposal pouches, Vial of Life from the Lake County Council on Aging and other medication management related material. Don’t miss this great opportunity!