Unsplash/Freestocks.org More people over 60-years-old in the UK are likely to be taking multiple medications — this rate has increased by over 400% in the past 20 years. Nearly half of all older people are taking at least five medicines. Taking lots of medicine increases the risk of side effects and mistakes, and can be very stressful for older people and families. More and more people are relying on their daily dose of medication for long-term health conditions.
New Research Shows Nearly Half Of All Older People In The Uk Are Taking At Least 5 Medicines
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