De - prescribing

Getting older often seems to come with an ever-growing collection of pills and remedies, doesn’t it? But are they all really needed? And what about how they interact with each other? It’s worth asking!

De-prescribing means stopping unnecessary medications but maybe starting better ones that has less interactions or side effects. Regain control of your medicines and make them work for you to live a better quality of life.

De-prescribing requires expertise and patience. Our clinic will work with your GP to systematically reduce your tablets and identify the right type and dose that best for you.

Some improvements you could notice from de-prescribing can include

• Managing exhaustion and saving energy in daily tasks

• Managing anxiety

• Improving co-ordination or balance

• Overcoming difficulties with dressing, grooming or bathing

• Improving accessibility around the house and garden