| | | | Medicare Consumers: Resources and Links  Medication Tips for Seniors | This is an easy to follow list that can help patients take an active role in their medication management. It includes important questions to ask the doctor when a new medication is prescribed and quick tips that can improve safe medication use.
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| Taking Charge of My Warfarin | Warfarin is the most commonly prescribed oral anticoagulant and a necessary therapy for many patients, but it is also among the prescription medications most often associated with drug-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to serious, and in some cases life-threatening, adverse drug events.
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Personal Medication Record 
MedNotes (Drugs.com)
| Registration is required for this free online drug safety management program from Drugs.com. This site allows consumers to create personal medication records for themselves and family members to track their medications. Step-by-step instructions guide the users to create their online personal medication records, which can be printed in different sizes for portability (including wallet size). The service also allows immediate access to consumer information and news and ongoing notifications about their medications and health conditions.
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| My Medication Record (HQSI) | This personal medication record was developed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the American Pharmacists Association. The form is two-sided and should be filled out by hand. The form is intended to list information on all medications and important personal information such as drug or food allergies and emergency contact information. It also provides a short list of important questions to ask your physician or pharmacist when you are prescribed a new drug.
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My Personal Medication Record (AARP)
| AARP offers a personal medication record to keep track of medication use. The form is available in PDF format in both Spanish and English to be printed and filled out by hand. The form is also available as a Word document and can be filled out electronically. Instructions on how to fill out the document and an easy-to-read guide on reading prescription drug labels and over-the-counter medication labels are also available.
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| The Flu News, Autumn 2009 | New Jersey seniors and their families can find what they need to know about influenza in The Flu News. That includes information on where to get a flu shot, typical symptoms of the flu, and the possible benefits of antiviral drugs, as well as links to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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