SmartMedTags: Tracking Medication Administration
With the growing reliance on medication therapy as the primary intervention for most illnesses, patients receiving medication...
Cold vs Flu
It’s that time of year when “it’s going around”. What is “it” you ask………could be a simple cold or the seasonal flu. Many patients have...
Managing Medications & Fall Risk
Older adults, as a group, are at higher risk of falling than younger individuals, and are more likely to sustain an injury as the result...
Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers
What are generic drugs? A generic drug is identical–or bioequivalent–to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of...
Aspirin: Fact vs Fiction
Most people are aware of the cardiovascular benefits of taking an aspirin daily, however, I often see a lot of confusion among my...
Is coconut oil helpful for Alzheimer’s dementia symptoms?
This month we are collaborating with the Alzheimer's Association in San Diego to answer some common questions from caregivers and loved...