Quality of Life - the Primary Component in
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Without good nutrition, positive drug therapy outcomes are very difficult to obtain, For the best in Geriatric Nutritional Information click here...



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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.

 

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.

   





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 combo

March 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 Elderly

February 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 Elderly

January 26, 2007

Lyrica (pregabalin) Problems

January 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 People

November 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 Apnea

November 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