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Topic- Medication
Stats: 90% of adults 65+ take prescription meds
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Center for Health Statistics highlights that about 1 in 5 older adults do not have insurance coverage for prescription drugs. And even for those with a prescription drug plan, paying for medications can be expensive. As a result, some older Americans are skipping doses or delaying refills to save money. This is something active-aging organizations may want to check on among their residents and members.
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Opioids no more effective than placebo for acute back, neck pain
Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo ("dummy" pill) for relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney, Australia. The researchers say this is proof that treatment guidelines should be updated to advise against the use of opioids for this purpose. Active-aging organizations might consider educating residents and staff about the findings to help limit opioid overuse and risk of misuse -- i.e., they can ask doctors about alternatives.
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Stats: 37% of older adults get potentially inappropriate medications
Researchers have found that the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults is "widespread" globally, and significantly in North America, as well as elsewhere. A PIM is a drug for which the potential adverse risks may exceed any expected benefits. Management of life plan, assisted living, and memory communities have an additional reason to make sure their residents are taking only appropriate medications.
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Stats: Telehealth use by Medicare recipients rose 63-fold during pandemic
Telehealth use by Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries increased 63-fold - from approximately 840,000 virtual visits in 2019 to nearly 52.7 million in 2020, according to a new report from the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The report features an analysis of in-person and telehealth visits by Medicare FFS beneficiaries from January to December 2020 compared with the same period in 2019.
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