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Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Side Effects on the Aging Brain -WGAMHST

December 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

This is a free event at Jackson County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course identifies commonly misused medications and discusses the physiological differences related to aging, as well as treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we can help as individuals and as a society.

Registration Required: Please register here or call  Jackson County Library 828-586-2016.