News and Updates for the Patient and Family

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about the risks associated with using unauthorized devices to measure or estimate blood pressure levels. The agency emphasized that only FDA-approved devices should be used for this purpose, and many of the available over-the-counter technologies have not been…

The AAKP is proud to host its 50th Annual National Patient Meeting on Oct. 3-5, 2025, with free Virtual Sessions!

My Health Checklist is designed to help older adults get the most out of their medical appointments. This guide helps you think through all aspects of your health — what’s going well, what could be better, and your questions or concerns. Being prepared means that you can make sure your…

This is the most comprehensive medical ride directory in the U.S., with nearly 6,000 verified listings across all 50 states. All phone numbers have a tap-to-call feature that can help you book a ride today. Choose your state, tap a number, and get instantly connected to Medicaid, Medicare, VA, or…

By: Steven John Cumper, B.App.Sc. (Osteo.), M.Ost. Patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), or two or more conditions have complex care needs. These needs require ongoing home monitoring to prevent an escalation in their disease – such as an exacerbation, admission into hospital, debility and reduced physical functioning. Healthcare professionals…

This annual report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) highlights the 10 most pressing patient safety challenges facing the healthcare industry in 2025.

This annual report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) highlights the 10 most pressing patient safety challenges facing the healthcare industry in 2025.

In this article, we will define sleep deprivation; discuss its causes, contributing factors, and consequences; and highlight why this represents a public health issue.

Taking even one medication correctly and on time each day can be a challenge. In fact, research shows that as many as half of all patients don’t follow their medication instructions properly. For older adults who often juggle multiple medicines, the challenge is even greater.

Use of herbal and dietary supplements (HDSs) accounts for an increasing proportion of drug hepatotoxicity cases. Turmeric or curcumin, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and ashwagandha are the most frequently reported hepatoxic botanicals, but their prevalence and reasons for use in the general population are…