Maximizing drug compliance in the elderly

Tips for staying on top of your patients' medication use

Kevin J. Ennis Dr Ennis and Dr Reichard were formerly assistant professors of medicine, section of general internal medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. In addition, Dr Ennis was medical director, and Dr Reichard was associate medical director of the Geriatric Skilled Care Unit, Temple University Hospital. Dr Ennis is currently medical director of Geriatric Services at the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr Reichard is currently a geriatric fellow at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center in Philadelphia.

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Rita A. Reichard Dr Ennis and Dr Reichard were formerly assistant professors of medicine, section of general internal medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. In addition, Dr Ennis was medical director, and Dr Reichard was associate medical director of the Geriatric Skilled Care Unit, Temple University Hospital. Dr Ennis is currently medical director of Geriatric Services at the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr Reichard is currently a geriatric fellow at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center in Philadelphia.

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The old joke goes, “I finally got it all together, but now I forget where I put it.” So it is for many older patients facing complicated disease management plans. They think they understand, but then the instructions blur or they forget if they took the medications or they become concerned that the drugs cost too much and decide to cut back. Taking care of themselves is suddenly just too complicated. Drs Ennis and Reichard look at the issues and present some strategies to improve compliance among the elderly.

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