For older people, medications are common; AGS Beers Criteria aims to make them appropriate, too

(American Geriatrics Society) The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today unveiled its latest update to one of geriatrics' most frequently cited reference tools: The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. A compendium of medications potentially to avoid or consider with caution because they often present an unfavorable balance of benefits and harms for older people, the AGS Beers Criteria® plays a vital role in helping health professionals, older adults, and caregivers work together to ensure medications are appropriate.

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