Tag: Beers Criteria

The Beers Criteria: Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Seniors

The Beers Criteria helps doctors avoid harmful medications for seniors over 65. It lists 134 drugs with risks that outweigh benefits, including common sleep aids and painkillers. Updated in 2023, it's used in U.S. clinics and Medicare programs to reduce hospitalizations from bad drug reactions.

How Age Affects Medication Side Effects and Tolerability in Older Adults

Aging changes how your body handles medications, making side effects more common and dangerous. Learn why seniors are at higher risk and what you can do to stay safe.