How Managing Your Meds Can Help You Live Longer
The Next Bit Podcast
Are your medications helping or harming your health as you age?
In this episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen and Marc Leishman are joined by clinical pharmacist Julia Brooks to break down why medication management is critical for aging well.
With most people over 65 taking prescription drugs, and many on five or more, Julia explains the risks including side effects, falls, and hospitalisation. She shares how aging changes the way your body handles medication, why regular reviews are essential, and how the wrong meds (or wrong timing) can impact sleep, mood, and energy.
You’ll learn the warning signs your meds might not be right, the role of clinical pharmacists, and how better medication choices can help you live longer and stay independent.
If you or someone you love is on multiple medications, this episode is a must-listen.
Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole of person assessment at http://www.agebrightly.co.nz
The Next Bit Hosts are:
Hannah McQueen - Founder of Brightly
Mark Leishman - New Zealand TV and Radio Broadcaster
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