10/12/17 - FREE Educational Program for seniors & their families

Staying healthy and recovering from an illness often requires a person to take medication. Taking medication properly can help prevent the worsening of symptoms, avoid hospital visits, and speed up recovery.

DID YOU KNOW?

• 60% of Americans take prescription drugs

• 75% of Americans report they don’t always take medications properly

• 40% of Nursing Home Admissions are due to medication non-compliance

• 125,000 Americans die each year due to medication non-compliance.

Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics; 2016

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR MEDICATION

To get the most benefit from your medication, and achieve a better health outcome, there are some basics steps a person needs to follow.

A PRO-ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

• Medication Compliance vs. Non-Compliance

• The Impact of Medication Non-Compliance

• Why Medication Isn’t Taken as Prescribed

• When Your Doctor Prescribes a New Medication

• Make Sure Your Doctor Has All the Facts

• Before You Leave the Pharmacy

• Drug Reactions & Side Effects

• Some General Medication Guidelines

YOU'RE INVITED

Thursday October 12, 2017

10:30 am

Greenwich Senior Center

SPEAKER

Linda Ziac LPC, LADC, BCPC, CCM, CDP

The Caregiver Resource Center

203-861-9833

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The information in this article is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient provider relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

Please consult your health care provider for an appointment, before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition.

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Linda Ziac is the owner and founder of The Caregiver Resource Center. The Caregiver Resource Center is a division of Employee Assistance Professionals, Inc. which Linda founded in October 1990. The Caregiver Resource Center provides a spectrum of concierge case management and advocacy services for seniors, people with special needs and families.

Linda’s professional career spans more than 40 years in the health and mental health field as a CT Licensed Professional Counselor, CT Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Board Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Board Certified Case Manager, and Board Certified Dementia Practitioner. In addition, Ms. Ziac has 15 years of experience coordinating care for her own parents.

Linda assists seniors, people with special needs and their families; in planning for and implementing ways to allow for the greatest degree of health, safety, independence, and quality of life. Linda meets with individuals and family members to assess their needs, and develop a Care Team, while working with members of the Team to formulate a comprehensive Care Plan (a road map).

Once a plan is in place, Linda is available to serve as the point person to monitor and coordinate services, and revise the plan as needed. This role is similar to the conductor of an orchestra; ensuring that there is good communication, teamwork, and that everyone remains focused on the desired goal.

http://www.CaregiverResourceCenter.com