Medication Risks for Seniors Living Alone | Polypharmacy & Senior Safety

Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications at the same time, typically defined as five or more prescription drugs taken concurrently.

While medications can improve quality of life, polypharmacy can also create serious health risks for seniors if medications are not carefully managed.

For families helping aging parents navigate health and care decisions, understanding the risks of polypharmacy is very important.