09/08/2025
Did you know-
• Medication errors/overdose (accidental misuse):
• Roughly 1 in 5 seniors (20%) make some type of medication error each year (missing a dose, taking the wrong pill, or overdosing).
• Emergency departments see about 450,000 older adults annually for adverse drug events, and most cases are linked to blood thinners, diabetes medications, and opioids.
• Non-adherence (skipping or doubling doses):
• Around 50% of seniors don’t take medications exactly as prescribed—either too much, too little, or at the wrong time.
