Generation RX -Safe Medication Practices

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Arcanum Public Library, 101 West North St., Arcanum, OH
Contact email:
Contact name:
Roseanne Scammahorn
Contact phone:
9375485215

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Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, OSU Extension Darke County and Arcanum Public Library are partnering to bring Generation Rx—a nation-wide educational initiative to promote safe medication practices in an effort to prevent the misuse of prescription drugs, to Darke County!

Why is it important to teach older adults how to safely use medications? It’s true that prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm—especially when misused. The misuse of prescription medications is one of our country’s most pressing public health problems, with adverse drug events being a significant issue for older adults.

Generation RX will address simple ways to decrease the risk for adverse drug events, the safe storage and disposal of medications, as well as prescription drug misuse in our country. This educational program includes engaging activities that focus on teaching older adults safe medication practices. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to participate in a Q&A session. This class is ideal for anyone age 60+, caretakers, or those with a chronic medical condition.

Join us on Friday, October 15th at 2:00PM

To reserve your seat, please call the Arcanum Public Library at (937) 692-8484

Generation Rx is offered through a partnership between the Cardinal Health Foundation and The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.