Polypharmacy is a growing concern for older adults, and knowing when less is more
can make all the difference. Join us for an insightful session led by a
medical director and a consultant pharmacist as they share practical
strategies for safe and effective deprescribing—the process of reducing
or stopping medications that may be harmful or no longer beneficial.
Presenters:
This interactive program will highlight:
* The importance of deprescribing in protecting resident health and quality of life
* Common scenarios where deprescribing may be the right choice
* How to recognize and address the “prescribing cascade”
* Communication strategies to engage prescribers, pharmacists, residents, and families
* Practical approaches to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Whether
you’re a nurse, administrator, pharmacist, or physician, this session
will provide actionable tools to enhance medication safety and promote
well-being in your community.
Register
Now to reserve your spot and gain valuable insights into building a
thoughtful deprescribing approach for your residents.
What You Will Learn
- The importance of deprescribing in protecting resident health and quality of life
- Common scenarios where deprescribing may be the right choice
- How to recognize and address the “prescribing cascade”
- Communication strategies to engage prescribers, pharmacists, residents, and families
- Practical approaches to foster interdisciplinary collaboration