More than 275,000 Americans die each year due to medication mismanagement, and 750 older adults are hospitalized every day from medication-related harm. And, on average, individual Americans waste about $6000 every year on unnecessary medications. In this episode, host Karen Summey, MA ACAPcommuntiy welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, President/CEO of GeriatRx, Inc. We take a look at overprescribing, medication safety, and practical advice for caregivers and their loved ones on how to manage this healthcare crisis. Please join us!

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Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver

It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we’re talking about art for non-artist caregivers and their loved ones. It’s the process of de-stressing that counts – not the result! Join Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Angel Duncan, PhD in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in this episode of The Caregiver Community!

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Caring for an older adult often means finding ways to make daily life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. This month host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity is joined by Jane Everson, PhD, and Catherine Hague, Retired English and Creative Writing Teacher. All three are active family caregivers and will offer helpful tips from the front lines of caregiving, as well as ideas for the perfect holiday (or year-round) gifts for yourself or those in your care.

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