According to the 2010 Census Bureau, people age 65 and over comprised approximately 13% of the population. By 2050 it is projected that 20% of the population will be age 65+. Additionally, over 1.4 million elderly adults are currently livi…

Facts about Medications and the ElderlyOlder Americans comprise about 13% of the population but they consume over 30% of all prescription drugs.It is estimated that 30% of the older population taking medications have had an adverse drug re…