Older Adults Lesson Plan

Poison centers aren’t just for parents whose children get into the cleaning cabinet. Adults, too, can use a poison center if a wrong medicine has been taken or the right medicine in the wrong dose.

Are You Taking Your Medicine Safely?

This lesson will teach older adults about the safe use of medicines. It covers the 5 Guidelines of Medicine Safety. Read more

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