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Behavioral health essentials for older adults, Part II

Moving Medicine

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Exploring the Impact of Medication Lists on Older Adults' Health

This chapter emphasizes the importance of carefully evaluating and comprehending an elderly individual's medication regimen post-hospital discharge, highlighting the intricate nature of managing multiple medications. The speaker illustrates a diverse sample medication list, underscoring how various medications can induce mood-altering side effects, such as steroids for COPD, beta blockers, varenicline, antivirals, pain medications, levetiracetam, and carbidopa.

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