By Cheryl ZangrililApr 29, 20111 topic
Some Questions of Medications for the Elderly
Medical problems are different for the older patient for various reasons. One of the major differences is the way that the body reacts to medication. Here we are will briefly describe a few of the most important considerations. As we get older, above the age of thirty, we begin to lose part of what is called our "organ reserve." When we are younger, our hearts can pump ten times the amount of blood required to sustain life, our kidneys can excrete six times the waste product
Primary topic: Elder Care
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