April 2022 Senior Newsletter

PATHLIGHTS

For more than 45 years, we have guided individuals, caregivers, families, and friends along the best path to aging – providing resources, advocacy programs, and services needed to live with independence and dignity in the community. Pathlights keeps people connected with remote events. Add monthly support groups to your schedule and visit pathlights.org often to find out about new events. There is no charge for these events. Visit pathlights.org or call us at (708) 361-0219 . Pathlights continues to operate remotely. Please call us Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. CONTACT

Pathlights offers HomeMeds to help older adults who: • Receive prescriptions from multiple doctors. • Take over-the-counter medications. • Experience frequent falls or dizziness. • Had a recent hospitalization/ER visit. How does it work? • An inventory of prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and any supplements are entered into a web-based tool. • The program assesses the inventory for duplications, NSAIDS (such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol), and other potential medication risks. • A pharmacist reviews the HomeMeds analysis and identified risks. • Your prescribing physician is notified by the pharmacist of risks and the need to act on behalf of their patient. To learn more call 708.361.0219 or visit pathlights.org Introducing: HomeMeds - A New Medication Safety Program

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Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging, helps navigate and celebrate aging in the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County.

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