Open AccessMedication Use among Canadian Seniors
Author(s) -
Mark McPherson,
Hong Ji,
Jordan Hunt,
Rob Ranger,
Cheryl Gula
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
healthcare quarterly
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1929-6347
DOI - 10.12927/hcq.2012.23192
Subject(s) - quarter (canadian coin) , medicine , family medicine , health information , multiple chronic conditions , gerontology , best practice , health administration , health care , public health , chronic disease , nursing , geography , archaeology , management , economics , economic growth
As they age, many seniors develop a progressively more complex mix of health conditions. Multiple prescription medications are often required to help manage these conditions and control symptoms, with the goal of maintaining seniors' health for as long as possible. This article explores trends in the number and types of medications used by seniors on public drug programs in Canada. Our findings suggest that a high proportion of Canadian seniors are taking several medications, highlighting the need for medication management systems focusing on this population.