Medication management

Only 53% to 68% of older adults use pill organizers correctly. This guide covers every type available, what the research says about where they fall short, and a practical framework for deciding what actually fits your life. The best pill organizer is one that matches your medication count, dexterity, and routine; and for anyone managing five or more medications, that answer often goes beyond a basic box.

Learn about medication safety, dosages, and risks, including information on Advil overdose, ibuprofen toxicity, pain relievers, stomach pain, kidney failure, and more. Find out how to take control of your medication and avoid the risk of overdose!

Have you ever stood at a pharmacy shelf contemplating the difference between a brand-name or generic version of a drug Chances are, you’re not alone. On one hand, the generic version is half the price. But will you compromise quality by skipping over the brand-name medication?

Over-the-counter medications have become part of our daily lives. From minor aches and pains to stuffy noses and upset stomachs, we reach for them before reaching out to our doctors.

Since they’re so common, we put together a handy dosage guide for 10 name-brand and generic OTC drugs you’ll find in most everyone’s medicine cabinet. Please note: these recommendations are for people over the age of 12, and of course, your doctor’s orders take precedent. Because a Tylenol dose for one person might not be right for another.