Medication Mistakes That Can Kill – Why Medicine and the Elderly Often Doesn't Mix
Did you know that there are some medication mistakes that can kill the elderly? Sadly, this happens more that you might think. Whether it is taking too much, too little, mixing or taking the wrong medications, senior citizens are often at risk. It is calculated that close to 100,000 Americans die each year from medical errors originating in hospitals. However, this number does not take into account the people who receive medications in other…