Health Topics for Seniors

These articles were written by pharmacy students in their final year of school at Campbell University School of Pharmacy. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the topics listed may benefit from reading them, including older adults, caregivers, family and friends. These articles are designed to give the person reading them a general overview of the disease state discussed. In some cases, the article may mention some treatment options and common side effects of the treatment.

However, please remember that these articles are for your general knowledge and are not to take the place of your doctor’s advice.

• Incontinence
• Constipation
• Eczema
• Overmedication
• Non-eczema skin disorder
• Pain Management
• Arthritis
• Sleep Hygiene
• Thyroid Disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Herbal Supplements
• New Diabetes Medications
• Gout
• Vertigo
• Nutritional Supplements and Malnutrition
• Acid Reflux
• End of Life Care
• Fibromyalgia
• Artificial Sweeteners: Saccharin and Aspartame
• Artificial Sweeteners: Splenda and Stevia
• MRSA: Drug-resistant Staph Infections
• Sleep Apnea
• Vitamin D
• Probiotics
• Irregular Heart Beat