Medication safety isn’t just a concern for doctors and scientists—it’s a deeply personal issue, especially for seniors who depend on prescriptions to maintain quality of life. In the U.S. alone, millions of older adults are prescribed drugs every year for everything from arthritis to high blood pressure.
As we age, our ability to metabolize drugs changes. Blood vessels lose flexibility. Heart and kidney function slows. All of these factors make older adults more vulnerable to complications like blood clots.
