CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Overview
2. Alcohol
3. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
4. Barriers to Recognizing Problems
5. Signs and Symptoms of Misuse
6. Talking About Sensitive Issues
7. Assessing a Problem
8. Preventing Misuse
9. Intervention and Treatment

Supplements
Resources

Alcohol, Medication and Older Adults
For Those Who Care About or Care for an Older Adult

Module Content Introduction General Prevention Tips Talk to the Doctor Medication Management Tools Managing Multiple Medicines Medication Management Tools Summary

Medication Management Tools

The Medication Passport

Many pharmaceutical companies and public health agencies distribute small booklets, or passports, that help patients and their physicians track the use of both prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The patient brings the passport to each medical and dental appointment. The provider then records medications prescribed and instructions on how to use them properly.

Older persons should keep this passport or a small card listing their personal drug record in their possession at all times. In an emergency, this record could provide valuable information to medical personnel. In addition, there are guidelines that can help older adults understand and properly use medications.

Name: _______________________________________________________
Address:  ___________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________
Doctor's Name: ______________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________
Chronic Illnesses: __________________________________________
Allergies to drugs: _________________________________________       
(Repeat the information below for each drug taken) 
Drug Name: ___________________________________________________
Dose: ________________________________________________________
How to Take: _________________________________________________
Prescribed for: ______________________________________________
Date Started: ________________________________________________

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