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{"title":"Medical Conditions and Medications Associated with Falls in Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Adults.","authors":"Emma Ager, Aundrea Jones, Alexandra Lewis, Chinemerem Nnadi, Kim Trinh, Elvin Price, Ericka Crouse, Lana Sargent, Rachel Regal, Kristin M Zimmerman, Patricia W Slattum, Krista L Donohoe, Emily P Peron","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.424","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Approximately 30% of individuals over the age of 65 experience at least one fall annually. Certain medications and medical conditions are known to increase the risk of falling; however, further research is needed to better understand this issue among low-income, community-dwelling older adults. <b>Objective</b> This study aims to identify the medical conditions and medications that increase the risk of falls among low-income, community-dwelling older adults in Richmond, Virginia. <b>Methods</b> The Mobile Health and Wellness Program (MHWP) was established by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) faculty in 2012 to provide free care coordination services for older adults living in low-income communities. Currently, MHWP serves 1,648 older adults residing in Richmond's subsidized housing communities or accessing services through a clinic. Older adults with documented fall history (self-reported yes or no), at least one medical condition, and at least one prescription medication were selected for chart review. Data for 499 participants were accessed via Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and exported into IBM SPSS Statistics for Macintosh, Version 29.0 for statistical analyses. Chi-square tests were used to compare medication use and medical conditions with fall risk. <b>Results</b> Among the MHWP participants who met the inclusion criteria (n = 459), 27% (n = 125) self-reported experiencing a fall within the previous two years. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, epilepsy, osteoarthritis, and stroke were significantly more prevalent in fallers compared to non-fallers. Additionally, the use of pain medications, antihypertensives, anti-seizure medications, and metformin was significantly more common among fallers than non-fallers. <b>Conclusion</b> Prioritizing community-dwelling older adults with the medical conditions and/or medications identified in our study may enable a more targeted approach to reducing fall risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 10","pages":"424-430"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preliminary Evidence Supporting Validity and Reliability of the Assessment for Appropriate Use of Opioids for Long-Term Care.","authors":"Barbara Resnick, Rachel McPherson, Sorah Levy, Nayeon Kim, Elizabeth Galik","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.412","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b> This study aimed to provide preliminary evidence supporting the validity and reliability of the 10-item Assessment for the Appropriate Use of Opioids in Long-Term Care. <b>Design</b> This analysis utilized baseline data from the study titled Testing the Pain Clinical Practice Guideline Using the Evidence Integration Triangle. <b>Setting</b> Six nursing homes were included in the study.Residents: Residents were eligible if they were 65 years of age or older and had evidence of pain or were receiving treatment for pain. The sample included 24 residents who were on opioid medications. <b>Intervention/Procedure</b> The authors collected data from electronic health records using research evaluators. Evidence of validity was established based on the internal structure of the measure and its relationship to other variables. Reliability was assessed through item reliability and internal consistency. <b>Main Outcome Measures</b> Descriptive variables included age, cognitive status, comorbidities, race, ethnicity, marital status, and education. Pain assessment was based on the Minimum Data Set: (1) a verbal response item and (2) four objective items. The Assessment for Appropriate Use of Opioids in Long-Term Care consists of 10 items evaluating the appropriate use of opioids. <b>Results</b> The mean age of the residents was 71.8 years (SD = 9.9). The majority were female (62%), White (54%), and non-Hispanic (92%). Evidence of validity was observed based on the internal structure of the measure, item fit, and associations with other variables. Reliability was supported by internal consistency and inter-rater reliability. <b>Conclusions</b> The study provided preliminary evidence of validity and reliability; however, future testing is needed with a larger, more heterogeneous sample.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 10","pages":"412-423"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13445953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Looking Beyond the Usual Medications for Treatment of Cancer-Related Bone Pain.","authors":"Susan E King, Amanda Dorrell, Jill Rink, Judy Qiju Wu","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2025.356","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Bone pain related to metastases is common among individuals who develop cancer later in life and can be debilitating. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opioids are typically used to treat this type of pain. However, many patients have comorbidities, allergies, or adverse reactions that limit the use of one or more of these types of medications. <b>Objective</b> The objective of this review is to explore alternative medications that could be effective in treating older individuals with cancer-related bone pain while minimizing adverse effects. <b>Data Sources</b> The authors conducted a literature search in PubMed using \"bone pain\" and \"medications\" in the Title/Abstract field with no exclusions. After excluding articles that focused on non-cancer bone pain, those not in English, or involved animal studies, twelve articles published between 2004 and 2024 were included for analysis. <b>Data Synthesis</b> Several potentially useful therapies were discussed or evaluated in the articles used in the review. These include bisphosphonates, antihistamines, denosumab, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, ketamine, and cannabinoids. <b>Discussion</b> Bisphosphonates and denosumab were found to be more effective at preventing bone pain than treating it. Antihistamines were associated with reduced bone pain in patients treated with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF). Antidepressants and anticonvulsants showed an improvement in bone pain with a neuropathic element. <b>Conclusion</b> Several alternative therapies for cancer-related bone pain were identified. However, more research is needed to determine which options are more effective for patients who cannot use or are not getting relief from standard medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"356-364"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perspectives on the Epidemiology of Hyperuricemia and Gout in Older Adults.","authors":"Madison W Carter, Youssef M Roman","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2025.365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As life expectancy increases, the older adult population is expected to grow significantly. As a result, gout cases continue to escalate in both incidence and prevalence. Gout is a chronic inflammatory condition that disproportionately affects older adults, certain racial and ethnic groups, and underserved populations. Risk factors for gout include renal impairment, genetics, select medications, obesity, and lifestyle factors. It is also associated with numerous comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndromes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), depression, and anxiety. This article examines the prevalence, pathophysiology, and risk factors of gout in the aging population. It highlights the unique challenges of managing gout in older adults, including polypharmacy, declining renal function, and the presence of other chronic conditions. The roles of diet, medication use, and lifestyle in the development and exacerbation of gout are discussed, with special attention to the complexities these factors introduce in geriatric care. The goal of this review is to equip clinicians with the knowledge needed to provide optimal care for older adults living with gout, as the need for this service continues to rise.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"365-372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity of Skills: A Characteristic of the Modern Pharmacist.","authors":"Demetra Antimisiaris, Patricia W Slattum","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.338","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.338","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"338-339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series: Secondary Stroke Prevention in Older People.","authors":"Elizabeth K Pogge","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2025.347","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case highlights the pharmacist's role in the outpatient management of an older patient with complex cardiovascular conditions following a stroke. The patient lives in the community and is seen in a pharmacist-run clinic for chronic disease state management. The focus is on secondary stroke prevention through lifestyle modifications and optimization of comorbid conditions, including smoking cessation, antithrombotic therapy, and management of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"347-355"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Congress May Have Stalled Out, But States Are Taking on the PBMs.","authors":"Leigh Davitian","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.373","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.373","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"373-376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Age-Friendly Approach to Medication Optimization.","authors":"Joshua Chou, Stephen Orion Courtin","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2025.340","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This is the second in a series of Age-Friendly case studies developed as a function of the John A. Hartford Foundation grant to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy to Leverage Pharmacists as Age-Friendly 4Ms Champions. This series presents a case for each of the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility, and examines how these elements interrelate to optimize care for older patients.This case presents an interprofessional framework for optimizing a patient's medication regimen. It includes tools and suggested deprescribing guidelines to help pharmacists prioritize medication recommendations. Using the Age-Friendly 4Ms framework, the authors reviewed and adjusted the patient's medications, aiming to support her \"What Matters\" goal of returning to volunteer work at her church, which she had given up because of unsteadiness, low energy, and difficulty focusing. The care team developed a plan involving interprofessional collaboration among a social worker, physical therapist, primary care provider, and to support the patient in reaching her goal.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 9","pages":"340-346"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Congress Delivers One Big Beautiful Bill-But What Was Left on the Cutting Room Floor?","authors":"Leigh Davitian","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.334","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.334","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 8","pages":"334-337"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144795809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Creation of a Peri- and Post- operative Care Rotation for a Geriatric Pharmacy Residency: A Pilot Experience.","authors":"Gabriela Alvarez, Arielle J Hopkins, Andras Farkas","doi":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.320","DOIUrl":"10.4140/TCP.n.2025.320","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pharmacists have emerged as important members of the health care team to optimize outcomes for older patients. Demand for pharmacists with experience caring for adults aged 65 years and older is expected to increase as the population continues to age. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) is an acute care hospital located in Livingston, New Jersey, that offers a Post-Graduate Year-2 (PGY2) Geriatric Pharmacy Residency Program. The hospital performs a variety of surgical services for many older patients annually. The authors aimed to outline a residency rotation developed within this program that was designed to introduce the resident to the peri- and post-operative setting. Over a four-week period, the resident identified 70 opportunities to optimize medication use in surgical and postoperative older patients. Of these recommendations, 70% were accepted, indicating potential value to the health care team. Creating this rotation enabled the residency program to achieve its goal of developing a specialized clinician to serve the medical needs of older patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":41635,"journal":{"name":"Senior Care Pharmacist","volume":"40 8","pages":"320-324"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144795746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}