Geriatrics
External Resources
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Resources are free unless otherwise indicated.
Websites and Apps
- Canadian Fall Prevention Curriculum website. Links to resources dedicated to fall prevention information.
- 2015 BEERS Criteria for Deprescribing. Lists potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly along with evidence for their classification.
- 2019 BEERS Criteria for Deprescribing. 2019 criteria require subscription or purchase for instant access.
- Canadian Deprescribing Network website. Offers deprescribing algorithms, education videos for clinicians, patient handouts, and more.
- Bruyere Deprescribing Guidelines website. Offer an app with deprescribing algorithms and guidelines. Through their website you can find deprescribing webinars, helpful links, and more.
- Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine [CSHP's Board endorsed this guideline in December 2017.]
Hospital Pharmacy Success Stories from Across Canada
- Osteoporosis Awareness Clinic
Parinita Verma, Pharmacy Student, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL Branch Contest Winner 2014 National Winner
Webinar
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Consider joining our Geriatric Pharmacy Practice PSN! At our PSNs you can communicate with CSHP members from across the country. It's a great place to ask questions and receive advice from professionals working in the field.