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Senior Safety Do you manage your medications safely? Anyone who takes a number of different medications, as is often the case for seniors, is at risk of making a mistake. These tips should help you prevent unfortunate incidents. •Make a list of any medication you take (pre- scribed and over-the-counter), and keep it up-to-date. Bring it with you whenever you meet with a health professional. •Get all of your medication from the same phar- macy and consult your pharmacist before starting a new treatment. Whether or not you have a prescription, it’s important to make sure that new medicine won’t interact with anything that you’re currently taking. •Never share your prescription medication with others, and never take someone else’s medication. •Always take your medication as prescribed at the times recommended for the entire duration of your prescription. •Ask your pharmacist about anything you’re unsure of regarding your medication, such as proper dosage and possible side effects, and read the printout that you’re given when your medicine is dispensed. • Do whatever it takes to remember to take your medication (buy a pill box, set reminders for yourself, etc.) If you are in charge of administering an elderly person’s medication, pay close attention to the task at hand. The smallest mistake could have dire consequences. Located in the friendly river city of Watertown �� Voted #1 Orchard, and #1 Apple Fritter on Twin Cities Live �� Luce Line Orchard FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING! OPEN Weekends through November Wed. - Sun. from 10 am - 6 pm Full Service Sat. & Sun. We will be serving corndogs and cheese curds! Advancing Health �� Climb the tire tower And we have beer and wine for sale! �� 2755 Rose Ave., Watertown www.lucelineorchard.com 24 Senior Connections October 2019 �� Senior Connections HJ.COM

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