Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps – A National Family Caregivers Month Event
Bad reactions to medications result in 100,000
deaths a year. Don’t let your loved one become a statistic!
If you are caring for a loved one who is;
- Elderly
- Taking multiple medications
- Seeing more than one doctor, or
- Suffering from multiple illnesses
…your loved one may be at risk. What can a Family Caregiver do?
Join this FREE webinar to find out. Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
You will find answers to these and other questions:
- Why should I learn how to prevent medication errors and events
- When are medication problems most likely to occur
- What can I do to minimize risks associated with medications
- How can I help my loved one be more adherent to medication regimens
- How can I prevent medication problems at the hospital
- How can I prevent medication problems at the doctor’s office
- How can I use my community pharmacist as a resource
For More Information email: Teleclass@thefamilycaregiver.org or call 1-800-896-3650.
Grant funding for the development, transmission and promotion of this learning experience provided by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation with additional support provided by * Intel Digital Health Group * Eisai Inc. * Home Instead Senior Care *National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation *Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association * Genworth Financial * Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. * AMERIGROUP Foundation
National Family Caregivers Month is proclaimed every November as a time to thank, support, educate and empower everyone providing care to loved ones with chronic ailments, disabilities or the frailties of old age.
