Is Your Medicine Cabinet a Heat T...

Is Your Medicine Cabinet a Heat Trap? How to Keep Your Medications Safe All Summer Long

Senior Safety Advice por Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.

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Did you know that summer heat can silently destroy the effectiveness of your medications — without any visible warning signs? In this episode of the Daily Senior Safety Advice Podcast, host Esther Kane — a retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist — explains exactly which medications are most at risk from heat exposure and what you can do right now to protect them. From insulin and nitroglycerin to common over-the-counter products, Esther walks listeners through the most common storage mistakes, the truth about bathroom medicine cabinets and hot cars, and simple, practical strategies to keep every medication safe all season long. Family caregivers will also find guidance on how to do a quick medication storage check for the people in their care. For more senior safety tips and resources, vis ... 

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