When I was reading the Health & Fitness section in this Sunday's
ProJo, I came across this little tidbit of info. I don't know if
anyone here can use this, but I thought I'd post this anyway, just
incase. Maybe you can pass it on to an elderly resident of RI incase
they ever have any questions about the medications they take.
Sometimes it's hard for anyone, no matter what age, to have their
doctor or pharmacist take all the time that is needed to explain the
directions on the prescriptions that need to be taken. I know my
doctors and pharmacists are always extremely busy and often harried.
Also, most elderly folks don't have access to the internet like we
do, so they can't do all the research on all the meds that are
prescribed these days. One can never have enough resources....

URI (University of Rhode Island) Information Hot Line for questions
concerning proper drug use- Elderly encouraged to call!
1-800-287-5571- Monday-Friday, 8AM-NOON


Kerrie