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Taking multiple medications might be the “new norm,” but medications come with both benefits and harms. What steps can we take to reduce the risk of unwanted or adverse effects? Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD, is a pharmacist who specializes in geriatrics and now also a local author. Join us as she leads an interactive discussion about key medication considerations for older individuals. Participants will learn new strategies for safer medication use as she highlights material from her new book, “Maybe It’s Your Medications: How to Avoid Unnecessary Drug Therapy and Adverse Drug Reactions.” Dr. Levy is founder of HbL PharmaConsulting, a senior care pharmacy practice in St. Louis, MO and adjunct faculty at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She has over 25 years’ experience educating older adults, caregivers, students, and caregiving professionals about safe and effective medication use. Although books will be available for signing, there is no obligation to purchase.
