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The Ins and Outs of Successful Deprescribing

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



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