POLYPHARMACY: A SILENT THREAT TO SENIORS

create an image of an hourglass filled with different kinds of drugs instead of sand to show polypharmacy

Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications by a single patient, typically five or more. As people age, they’re more likely to develop chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, each often requiring its own medication. Many seniors find themselves taking multiple medications to manage these conditions. While these drugs are essential for […]

Why You Are In Danger Of Drug Abuse

When drug abuse is mentioned, you may immediately picture an unkempt person roaming the streets. Nigerian pop culture also perpetuates this image in movies and other forms of entertainment. A survey by the National Bureau of Statistics and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime revealed that 15 out of every 100 people in Nigeria […]