1. Be a wise consumer. Ask your doctor and pharmacist questions about your condition and medications.

2. Follow the instructions on the medication label precisely to avoid problems of overdose or a worsening of your condition. If you believe that the medication dose is too high or too low for you, discuss this with your doctor.

Many people use alcohol.  Most drink moderately throughout life without developing a problem. Others have a life-long history of alcohol abuse and frequently experience alienation from families and emotional, social, and physical problems because of their drinking. Finally, some people begin drinking or increase their use of alcohol in later life, usually in response to stress. At first, alcohol is used for temporary relief, but later becomes a problem.

A healthy mind is as important as a healthy body. Good mental health can help you:

• Enjoy life more.
• Handle difficult situations.
• Stay better connected to your family, your friends and your community.
• Keep your body strong.

As we age, the need to take more and more different kinds of medication tends to increase.  Also, growing older means that our bodies respond differently to alcohol and medication than when we were younger...