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Poison and Seniors

What do Seniors get poisoned by most often? Medicines are the most common substances seniors get poisoned by. Why do seniors get poisoned?   Seniors taking many medicines may get confused and take them incorrectly.   Seniors may mistake one medicine for another or not understand the instructions.   Seniors may forget that they took their medicine and take it again.   Seniors may mix prescription medicines with over-the-counter medicines or herbal preparations that could be harmful when taken together.   As the body grows older, the kidneys and liver function less effectively. The kidneys and liver are responsible for eliminating most drugs from the body. As a result, the drugs leave the body more slowly.   Poisoning may be complicated by the presence of pre-existing medical problems like heart or lung disease, arthritis, hypertension, and hearing or visual difficulties.

Poison Prevention for Seniors

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