Many attend presentation on meds

Senior citizens attending the AARP luncheon focusing on medication were not disappointed with the speaker.

Last Thursday, Renee Petty, a registered pharmacist with Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, gave a presentation called "Let's Talk About Meds."

Petty covered numerous areas of concern, gave out tips, and answered attendees questions.

According to Petty, the average 45-year-old person takes four medications every day, while the average 65-year-old takes an average of nine medications every day. She said these medications can range from a multivitamin to heart medication or insuli...

 

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