Older adults are the nation's largest consumers of prescription and over-the-counter medications.  On average, the older adult takes 4-5 prescription medications and 2 over-the-counter medications a day.  Given the number of medications and older person takes and the biological declines one undergoes with age, this population is especially vulnerable to medication-related problems.  The Medication Management Model has proven to be an effective intervention for reducing medication-related problems.

The Center for Healthy Aging provides resources for those interested in healthy aging programs that deal with medication management.