title: Medication utilization problems among the elderly.
abstract: The improper use of medication can frequently threaten the health and well-being of elderly persons. This article alerts social work practitioners to the possible dangers of drug utilization among the elderly and explains the factors commonly associated with the inappropriate use of drugs.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004363:Drug Utilization; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012947:Social Work