09/24/2026
Join us for a Aging Well Webinar: Less Can Be More: Understanding Medications, Polypharmacy, and Healthy Aging
What is Polypharmacy?
Polypharmacy means taking multiple medications at the same time, often referring to 5 or more medications taken regularly.
It is especially important in older adults because taking many medications can increase the risk of:
• 💊 Drug interactions — one medication may affect another.
• 😴 Drowsiness or confusion
• 🚶 Dizziness and falls
• 🩺 Low blood pressure
• 🤢 Side effects
• 💰 Unnecessary or duplicate medications
• 📋 Difficulty keeping track of when and how to take medications
Simple example
A resident takes medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, sleep, and several vitamins/supplements. When multiple medications accumulate over time, a medication review can help determine whether each one is still needed. Polypharmacy doesn't automatically mean someone is taking "too many" medications. Some people appropriately need several medications. The concern is whether the right medications, at the right doses, are still necessary and safe together. Ask your primary care physician for a medication review at your next appointment.
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Less Can Be More: Understanding Medications, Polypharmacy, and Healthy Aging
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
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