Older adults using many medications may get simpler care
This study looks at whether older adults do better when their medication plan is simplified. You may be able to join if you’re at least 80, live in the community, and take 6 or more regular oral medications.
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Who can take part
- You must be connected to a participating primary care provider (family doctor or clinic involved in the study).
- You must live at home or in the community, not in a nursing home or supportive living facility.
- You must be 80 years old or older.
- You must take 6 or more long-term oral medications (tablets/liquids you swallow) that have been dispensed at least twice in the last 200 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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