SAIL Works to Prevent Falls

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Ann Albert: Medication Management Vital for Senior Citizen February 15th 2009

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Is your Parent Over Medicated?

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SAIL Staff Discuss Falls Prevention on Madison City Channel January 2009

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SAIL spurs falls prevention article in Wisconsin State Journal October 5, 2008

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SAIL on Wisconsin Radio Network

April 9, 2008

A Madison pharmacist says older seniors may at greater risk for health problems related to being over medicated. Pharmacist Alan Lukazewski says over medication has long been a concern in the medical community. He says hospital data shows that "adverse medication events" kill 106-thousand people every year, many of them elderly.

Lukazewski says his experience with older adults, particularly those over age 80, is that medications used to reduce risk of problems like fractures, memory loss and incontinence might be of limited benefit, and can lead to increased risks. Lukazewski says significant percentages of seniors can suffer things like dementia and falls that can be attributed to medications -- and that can be reversed. He urges older adults and their caregivers to review their medications with their physicians.

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June 19, 2007

Non-profit group turns to technology, to help seniors stay in their homes

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January 17, 2008

Home Living Project Lets Seniors SAIL Into Sunset (Capital Times)

Smart Aging with John Noreika, Executive Director of Oakwood Village

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Strategies for Remaining Independent

There's No Place Like a Nursing Home
Successful aging is more than just good luck. It takes some planning, as well as investment of your time and modest spending. But the return on your investment will be far greater than any return on a stock in your portfolio. Smart planning can sometimes mean the difference between living independently in your home or living in an assisted living facility or nursing home...

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