Nearly 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements each day, hoping to increase their intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Most people have not asked their pharmacists or health care providers about the supplements and have just added them to their daily regimen in hopes of improving their health.  This concerns Jalal Mataria of Tablets…

Google “probiotics” and you’ll be overwhelmed by the ads – dozens and dozens of brands, formulas and concoctions that are supposed to improve health. With all this hype, you might ask yourself – what are probiotics? What are they good for? Are there any side effects? Can anyone take them? Tablets Pharmacy is here to…

Since childhood, we’ve been told that Vitamin D is important for growing strong bones. Between a tall glass of cold milk at dinner and enjoying a few hours of sunshine each day, enabling our bodies to create Vitamin D, getting enough of this important nutrient was simple. However, as we age, it’s no longer simple…

Falls are one of the most preventable causes of broken bones and head injuries in your residents. Avoiding the serious decline in health that such injuries cause is vital to keeping your community active and engaged.  Even without any injury, when a resident falls, they typically become very afraid of falling again. This fear causes…

When one of your residents has a sudden unexpected health crisis, having complete information could make all the difference for a successful outcome. It’s vital to know the medications and supplements they received in the last 24 -48 hours, any special needs and their medical and health history immediately. Electronic health records (EHR) help you…