Skip to main content
On Demand

Safe Medication Use and Disposal for Older Adults


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Contact Hours

Average Rating:
   13
Categories:
CHW Care Coordination Training |  Opioid Live Seminars
Speakers:
A Sasha Rackman, M.D. |  Ingrid C Jones-Ince, M.D. |  Susan Foley
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 12 month(s) after purchase.


Tags: Resources


Description

Learners will:

  • Have a better understanding of the principles of safe medication use in older adults
  • Identify high-risk medications for older adults
  • Review strategies to de-prescribe and promote medication safety in older adults
  • Recognize the benefits of safe medication disposal
  • Have a heightened awareness of medication drop off locations

 

Handouts

Speaker

A Sasha Rackman, M.D.'s Profile

A Sasha Rackman, M.D. Related Seminars and Products

Assistance Professor of Geriatric Medicine

FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine


Dr. Rackman is a clinician-educator in geriatric medicine and has expertise in complex medical care for older adults. He is Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and serves as the Director of the Geriatrics and Healthy Aging Thread in the College of Medicine’s curriculum and Director of the Geriatrics/Palliative Care Clerkship. 


Ingrid C Jones-Ince, M.D.'s Profile

Ingrid C Jones-Ince, M.D. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Program Director & Associate Professor

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine


Dr. Ingrid Cari-Alani Jones-Ince, MBBS, FACP is an Associate Program Director and Associate Professor in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, she has held roles including Clinic Director, Program Director, and Adjunct Faculty at multiple institutions, including FSUCOM and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Jones-Ince completed her medical degree at the University of the West Indies and residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and an active contributor to academic medicine through research, national presentations, committee work, and peer-reviewed publications. Her areas of interest include health equity, telemedicine, medical education, and public health integration in residency training.


Susan Foley's Profile

Susan Foley Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition


Susan Foley is a Project Manager with the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition, where she has been delivering impactful prevention presentations to the community since 2021. Her work focuses on engaging youth in healthy, positive activities to strengthen protective factors and reduce risk factors—an evidence-based approach to preventing the onset of substance use in teens. Through education on safe medication practices, Susan supports the Coalition’s mission to foster a healthier, safer Palm Beach County.

A graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Susan has enjoyed a vibrant and creative career. Since 1985, she has served as the owner and lead Activator of Innovative Leisure, Inc., a recreation and special events company known for hosting picnics, parties, themed events, and team-building experiences.

Beyond her professional passions, Susan finds joy in teaching Jazzercise and embracing the outdoors—especially biking, kayaking, and soon, hiking. She currently lives in Lynchburg, Virginia, with her husband, close to her adult children and two beloved grandchildren.