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• Personal Medication List


• Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist


• Pill Card


• Medication Risk Questionnaire


• Medicine Tips

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Hospital to Home
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Today's medicines can treat disease and reduce symptoms of the many conditions and ailments that are experienced by adults as they age. In order to make the best use of your medicines, it is important to:

• Take an active role in decisions about your treatment.
• Follow your treatment plan as prescribed by your doctor.
• Watch out for problems and get help in solving them.

The Center for Medicines & Healthy Aging is your resource for practical information to help you make the best use of your medicines to live a healthier and more productive life.

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