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This site is specifically designed to meet the “drug therapy management” needs of senior citizens.
I have spent my entire professional career providing expert evaluations and recommendations to patients and health care professionals about appropriate drug use in older adults. Health professionals generally have very little training in dealing with older people, especially in view of the fact that these patients’ own body chemistry becomes less efficient as they age.
These factors, a reduction in renal function, a reduction in liver function, combinations of health problems and less muscle mass, mean that providing the appropriate combination of chemistries is a vitally important part of your quality of life.
Many of today’s potent medications cause “drug induced dementia”, as well as a multitude of other cognitive problems. Other problems are frequently expressed as “not feeling good, tired all the time, out of breath, can’t sleep.” These are not characteristics of getting old; they are often drug induced.
I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of seniors all over the United States to enjoy their later years with an improved quality of life Many of the technologies, protocols, policies and procedures as well as federal regulations used today are a result of research and development I have done over the past 44 years.We look forward to assisting you on your road to better health.
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This site is designed so you can enter your information directly onto the assessment forms on your screen. If you prefer, just print out and mail to us. Each button on the menu bar will direct you to specific areas of information and assessment documents. It is important to fill in EVERY blank. The quality of your report is directly related to a completely honest and accurate description of your health problems. A question may seem unimportant, but its answer will help us to address your situation. We welcome any suggestions which might help us improve this site. | |
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May 27, 2008
Study: Elderly defy conventional wisdom when it comes to predicting cardiovascular disease
May 16. 2008
Celebrex, naproxen do not improve cognitive function, study results
May 6, 2008
Commonly used drugs can quicken cognitive decline in elderly, reports say
April 25, 2008
C. difficile (Diarrhea) wreaks havoc on hospitals, report finds
April 22, 2008
Researchers: Depression doubles risk of Alzheimer's
April 22, 2008
Blood test for dementia, Parkinson's to hit market soon
March 5, 2008
HRT increases cancer risks, study suggests
February 20, 2008
FDA Issues alert on musculoskeletal pain associated with Bisphosphonates
February 13, 2008
Discovery sparks hope for Parkinson's treatment
February 7, 2008
Seniors have more post-operative memory problems, study shows
February 5, 2008
Diabetes study halted after lowering blood glucose increased risk of death
January 21, 2008
Pfizer updates Chantix label
January 15, 2008
Study does not show significant difference between Vytorin, Zocor in certain patients
January 8, 2008
FDA highlights severe musculoskeletal pain in patients taking bisphosphonates
January 4, 2008
Three Drugs Linked to Most Elderly Emergency Room Visits
December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from me and my Gang
December 15, 2007
One-quarter of adults to suffer incontinence
December 7, 2007
Study: Flu, pneumonia double risk of heart attack, stroke
December 6, 2006
Study: Three drugs lead to elderly hospitalizations
December 4, 2007
Senator looks into actions by drug company
November 6, 2007
Crestor doesn't add benefit for patients with advanced heart failure, study finds
November 5, 2007
U.S. healthcare system expensive and error-prone, survey finds
October 31, 2007
Study: 1 in 7 over 70 suffer dementia
October 25, 2007
Folic Acid And Vitamin B12 Decrease Risk Of Hip Fracture In Stroke Patients
October 16, 2007
Blood test could target Alzheimer's victims
October 8, 2007
New report reinforces flu shot's benefits
October 3, 2007
FDA warns Eli Lilly over promotional material for Cymbalta
September 27, 2007
Fewer than one-fifth of seniors participate in critical rehabilitation, study finds
September 25, 2007
Calcium still the key to fracture prevention in aging women, study finds
September 24, 2007
Low-calorie diets fight aging process
September 11, 2007
Better depression treatment could ease impact of chronic illness: study
September 6, 2007
Older smokers 50% more likely to get dementia, Alzheimer's
September 5, 2007
Use of Calcium or Calcium in Combination with Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Bone Loss in People Aged 50 Years and Older: A Meta-Analysis
August 30, 2007
Researchers: Key to living long is in genes
August 27. 2007
Doctors Often Dismiss Drug Side-Effects
August 13, 2007
Study: Some older men should receive osteoporosis screening
August 10, 2007
Some elderly don't receive appropriate heart attack care
August 2, 2007
Study: Sleep apnea widespread among diabetics
July 25, 2007
Elderly take too many prescription drugs, experts warn
July 25, 2007
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Arachidonic Acid:Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ratio
July 24, 2007
Study: High-intensity walking offers best results for older adults
July 23, 2007
Study: Waning sense of smell may portend dementia
July 10, 2007
Elderly ignore summer heat warnings, study finds
July 7, 2007
Study data suggest cardiovascular risks with short-term use of Vioxx
July 5, 2007
Study: Antidepressants may increase fracture risks
July 3, 2007
Study offers more proof of mental fitness benefits
June 26, 2007
Antipsychotics raise elderly death rates, study finds
June 25, 2007
Diabetes costs warrant prevention efforts
June 8, 2007
New Cancer Drug Shows Promise
June 4, 2007
Study: Liver Cancer Breakthrough Found
May 25, 2007
Vitamin D, calcium reduce fracture risk, study says
May 23, 2007
Popular diabetes drug could be dangerous, study finds
May 3, 2007
Once-a-Year Treatment for Bone Loss, Promising
May 3, 2007
Genetic flaws may point way on diabetes
May 2, 2007
Study offers hope for memory restoration in Alzheimer's patients
April 27, 2007
Many Stop Drug After Adverse Reaction
April 24, 2007
No Generic Substitution of AEDs Without Physician and Patient Consent, Says AAN
April 23, 2007
Studies examine link between HRT and cancer risks
April 22, 2007
Baby boomers less healthy than parents, study finds
April 17, 2007
Drug monograph update on Zanaflex®
April 13, 2007
FDA: Bladder Drug Needs Stronger Warning
April 3, 2007
Oral Alzheimer's vaccine shows promise
March 30, 2007
Pergolide Withdrawn From US Market March 30, 2007
Novartis suspends US sales of Zelnorm over safety concerns March 29, 2007
Angioplasty No Better Than Drugs, Study Says
March 27, 2007
Antidepressants might improve brain function in stroke victims March 18, 2007
Heart disease, diabetes, depression could be deadly comboMarch 16, 2007
FDA Says Pills Can Cause 'Sleep-Driving' March 5, 2007
FDA Warns Migraine Medicine Makers March 2, 2007
Don't Let your Jewelry KILL you ! February 16. 2007
Researchers offer hope for stroke victims with vision impairments February 11, 2007
Lucentis Linked to Stroke Risk in ElderlyFebruary 10, 2007
Lonely adults twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers find:
February 9, 2007
Study: Older adults can handle bad news better than younger people
February 8, 2007
Elderly women with kidney disease at greater risk of hip fractures February 7, 2006
Lucentis Linked to Stroke Risk in ElderlyJanuary 26, 2007
Lyrica (pregabalin) ProblemsJanuary 19, 2007
Effect of 3-year folic acid supplementation on cognitive function in older adults in the FACIT trial: a randomised, double blind, controlled trialSummary January 15, 2007
New gene linked to Alzheimer's, data
January 3, 2006
Parkinson's Drugs Linked to Heart Problem
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from me & my gang....November 29, 2006
METHADONE -- Death, Narcotic Overdose, and Serious Cardiac Arrhythmias November 13, 2006
FDA staff recommends updating Tamiflu label over neuropsychiatric events
November 12, 2006
Polypharmacy and Prescribing Quality in Older PeopleNovember 12, 2006
CDC Advisory Panel Votes to Recommend New Shingles Vaccine for Vaccination of Adults Age 60 and Older November 11, 2006
Evaluating Risks of Surgery for Sleep ApneaNovember 10, 2006
Sustained reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention: follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study October 29, 2006
Doctors Prescribing Medications without explaining effects to patient October 25, 2006
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