Polypharmacy is becoming an epidemic in Western society and the hazards are numerous. Older adults are disproportionally affected. This presentation will take an in-depth look at what is creating this crisis, the risks involved, and how to avert it. De-prescribing is getting a lot more attention in the literature with the 2023 updated BEERS list and health care staff need to know what to do to assist in this movement.
AMY SIPLE is a national speaker and author on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has served the primary care needs of older adults for over 24 years. Under her leadership, as President of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs in 2022. Amy serves as the Chair for the Kansas Board of Adult Care Home Executives and is a TEDx speaker. She lives in Kansas and has been married to the man of her dreams for over 32 years.
