Older adults and medication management

About this episode

Professor Ngaire Kerse discusses the complexities of medication management in older adults, focusing on multimorbidity and the role of healthcare professionals.

Professor Ngaire Kerse talks about the challenges of managing multimorbidity and medication complexity in older adults. She discusses the definitions of multimorbidity, the vulnerabilities of older adults to medication issues, and the importance of regular medication reviews, with emphasis on appropriate prescribing and the role of healthcare professionals in supporting older adults in their medication management. The conversation also covers specific medications like statins and aspirin, the management of hypertension, the risks associated with anticholinergic medications, and the need for equitable medication management for Māori and Pacific populations.

People in this episode

Guest: Professor Ngaire Kerse

Topics covered

• medication management
• multimorbidity
• older adults
• healthcare professionals
• equitable healthcare

Keywords

• medication management
• multimorbidity
• older adults
• healthcare professionals
• statins
• aspirin
• anticholinergic medications
• equitable healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Auckland

Products: statins, aspirin, anticholinergic medications

Places: Māori, Pacific populations

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