Poison Prevention in Older Adults

This is my annual Poison Prevention episode. The topic this year is Poison Prevention in Older Adults. My guests are poison prevention educators Angel Bivens, RPh (Maryland Poison Center) and Dr. Wendy Stephan (Florida Poison Information Center - Miami, Florida). 

 

National Poison Prevention Week (in the United States) is March 16-22, 2025. The theme is, “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” America’s Poison Centers and The Poison Help Line serve everyone in the US, especially vulnerable populations, like older adults. 

 

The Poison Help Line number is 1-800-222-1222. Program it in your phone today, and share it with your patients, colleagues, friends, and family.

 

America’s Poison Centers and The Poison Help Line are valuable resources that are supported (in part) by federal funds. Thank you, Poison Centers and Poison Help Line Workers, for the important work you do!

 

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During our conversation today, Angel and Wendy…

• Define “older adults”
• Provide stats on United States poisonings [in older adults]
• Give examples of poisonings [among older adults]
• Discuss risk factors for poisonings [in older adults]
• Offer strategies to prevent poisonings [in older adults], including promoting the Poison Help Line as a resource
• Explain what pharmacists can do to help prevent poisonings in older adults
• Tell you when to call The Poison Help Line
• (and more!) 

 

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Mentioned in this episode

The Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222

 

Bio - Wendy Stephan, PhD (March 2025)

Dr. Wendy Stephan is the educator and epidemiologist for the Florida Poison Information Center in Miami.  For the last 18 years, Wendy has promoted the use of poison control and worked to prevent poisonings of all kinds, including from medication, household chemicals, and environmental hazards. Wendy completed her PhD in Epidemiology and her Master of Public Health degree at the University of Miami and currently serves on the Board of Directors of America’s Poison Centers.  

 

Website www.floridapoisoncontrol.org

LinkedIn for Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-s-315b70178/

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