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Tips & Tools for Mindful Medication Use in Atlantic Canada – Webinar

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Do you or someone you care for take medications? Have you ever wondered if those medications are still safe and appropriate? Join us for Tips and Tools for Mindful Medication Use in Atlantic Canadaa free and interactive webinar offering information and strategies to help ensure medications are working as intended while reducing the risk of harm.

Speaker:  Dr. Emily McDonaldDirector, Canadian Medication Appropriateness & Deprescribing Network

Webinar details:
Date: Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Atlantic / 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland / 9 – 10 am Pacific
Location: Online (Zoom platform) – register here
Cost: FREE!

This presentation will explore:
• How medications affect us differently as we age
• What medication overload means and why it matters
• Tips for discussing medications with a healthcare provider
• Practical strategies to prevent medication harm
• Key medication safety resources for older adults and caregivers

This webinar is hosted by the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network in collaboration with the NL50+ Federation, the Retired Teachers’ Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union, and the Canadian Association of Retired Teachers.

Learn more and register here.

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