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A Meal Program Every Alabama Senior Should Know About
Many older adults in Alabama may not be aware there’s a free meal program available to help them stay nourished and connected. The...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
Jun 271 min read
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Standing Against Elder Abuse in Our Communities
Elder abuse is a serious issue that many older adults endure in silence. It can take several forms, including physical abuse, financial...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
Jun 201 min read
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Download the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Medicare Tracker App
You are invited to download the SMP Medicare Tracker App for free. It has multiple features, including: introducing various fraud...

Salisa Westrick
Jun 121 min read
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Senior Employment Program for Older Adults
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally funded training program that enables unemployed and low-income...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
Jun 111 min read
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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week focuses on the actions everyone can take to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Medicare Fraud...

Salisa Westrick
Jun 61 min read
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Downloadable infographic: depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder affecting many older adults and requires treatment. Here are four key things to know about it. To...

Salisa Westrick
Jun 31 min read
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Connecting Caregivers to Care
Quite a number of patients pharmacists serve are not only managing their own health but also caring for loved ones. Caregiving can be...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
May 301 min read
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History in review - First vaccine
On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner, an English physician, made history by administering what would become the world’s first vaccine—a...

Salisa Westrick
May 151 min read
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Don't forget to remind your older and immunocompromised patients about their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC recommends that adults aged 65 and older, as well as individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (such as those...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
Apr 171 min read
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Are your patients aware of the STEADI Tool for self-assessment of fall risk?
Falls are the primary cause of injury-related deaths among adults aged 65 and older. With the CDC’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths &...

Oluchukwu M. Ezeala
Apr 111 min read
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