De - prescribing

Why is that getting older comes with a massive list of pills and potions? Are they all necessary? What about interactions?

Theses are all great question you should be asking as you get older and finding that you are taking too many pills.

De-prescribing means stopping unnecessary medications but maybe starting better ones that has less interactions or side effects. Regain control of your medicines and make them work for you to live a better quality of life.

De-prescribing requires expertise and patience. Our clinic will work with the GP to systematically reduce your tablets and identify the right type and does thats best for you.

Some improvements you could notice from de-prescribing can include

• Managing exhaustion and saving energy in daily tasks

• Managing anxiety

• Improving co-ordination or balance

• Overcoming difficulties with dressing, grooming or bathing

• Improving accessibility around the house and garden