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How to Manage Medications
Safe medication use plays an important part in providing good home care. Older adults are at greater risk for medication problems and errors because of the number of drugs they take daily. In this program family caregivers learn safe practices for managing a variety of medications. Adverse reactions, side effects, drugs and the elderly, use of over-the-counter drugs and medication storage are also covered.
Course Objective

Upon completion of this training, the participant will:

• Learn the warning signs of improper medication use.
• Have an understanding of how aging changes the way the body responds
to medications.
• Be knowledgeable of safe practices for assisting or administering
medications and proper medication storage.
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$12.95 QTY