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Abstract

The issue of chronic disease management in older adults is challenging since they tend to use many drugs and their bodies handle medications differently due to physiological needs. When prescribing is not done properly, it adds more difficulties for patients. That’s why it’s important to use recognized process tools like STOPP and START. Many cases of polypharmacy can result in inappropriate prescribing—known as PIPs—which happen most to elderly, multimedicated and essential tremor patients. Following recommended therapy affects health and daily life, so healthcare professionals and, in particular, pharmacists play a key role in encouraging adherence to medications. New virtual patient education tools are promising methods to enhance current ways of teaching students. It is reviewed here the influences on medication compliance in seniors, the effects of PIPs and the applications of best practices designed to help seniors fully benefit from their medications