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• - Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.
  
• - Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
  
• - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.
  
• - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.
  
• - Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis.
  
• - Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-126-97.
  
• - The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.
  
• - Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.
  
• - The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition.
  
• - A consultation program that utilizes the skills of a geriatric trained pharmacist to evaluate the medication regimens of clients. Includes access to the senior care pharmacy mailing list.
  
• - The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba have set up a line to answer questions about medications.
  
• - A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.
  
• - Books and pamphlets advocating safe and effective use of necessary medications.