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Overview

Polypharmacy poses serious risks for older patients, but safe deprescribing can improve outcomes. Join this session to uncover practical strategies and expert tips for optimizing medication regimens, reducing adverse events, and enhancing care. Perfect for healthcare professionals aiming to advance their skills in geriatric pharmacotherapy with evidence-based guidance.

Learning Objectives

  • Define polypharmacy and identify its common causes and consequences in older adult populations.
  • Describe evidence-based strategies for deprescribing, including patient-centered approaches and shared decision-making.
  • Recognize high-risk medications and apply available tools and criteria to evaluate potentially inappropriate prescriptions.