title: Rationalise prescribing and use simple remedies.
abstract: Prescribing for older adults requires greater skill levels and caution than prescribing for younger people. The prescriber must take into account age- related changes, possible concordance problems, greater risk of side effects and the effects of polypharmacy.
authors.affiliation: Ealing Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nazarko
authors.affiliation: Community matron, Bournemouth and Poole Community Health Services.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Beck