In this episode of CHATS: Chat About Aging in Your Community, we welcome Rose Patodia, Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator, to explore the critical role pharmacists play in helping older adults age safely at home. With experience spanning hospitals, community pharmacy, long-term care, and academia- including her leadership roles with Pear Healthcare Solutions and the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy- Rose brings decades of expertise in medication management and older adult care.
Titled From Prescription to Prevention: A Pharmacist’s Role in Safe Aging at Home, this conversation dives into some of the most common and costly medication challenges facing older adults. Rose shares the most frequent medication mistakes she sees, how to distinguish side effects from normal aging, and the top drug categories that increase fall risk. She also explains when families should request a comprehensive medication review and why pharmacists are essential members of the aging-in-place care team. Packed with practical, real-world advice for older adults and caregivers alike, this episode highlights how proactive medication management can prevent harm, improve quality of life, and support safer, more independent living.
Links mentioned in the episode:
5 Important Questions to Ask: https://www.ismp-canada.org/medrec/5questions.htm
Ontario Meds Check program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/take-your-medication-safely
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