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Medicines Made Easy
This easy-to-understand booklet includes comprehensive information on the safe use, management and storage of your medicines. Learn what you should be asking your health care providers.
Medicines Made Easy (English version) 

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Keep a medications list or "personal medication record." This Personal Medication Record will help you record your prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as dietary supplements, their doses, and how you are to take them.
Personal Medication Record (English version) 

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Medicines and You
Choose your medications wisely and save money. The course is easy to follow and you can go at your own pace. It includes examples of conversation-starters at the doctor’s office, lists of questions to ask, a personal medication record and more.

Researching Your Health
The Internet offers quick access to medical information, but it can be overwhelming. AARP’s seminar helps you explore four highly reputable and easy-to-use web sites to research your medical conditions and the medications to treat them.

Consumer Guide to Effective and Safe Prescription Drugs
Objective information about brand name and generic drugs, including price comparisons. The most expensive drugs are not necessarily the best and consumers who consult with their doctors or pharmacists can often find safe and effective alternatives at lower cost.

Education Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)
AARP’s central resource for understanding Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. Here you will find practical guidance, publications and links to help you answer questions about eligibility and enrollment.

Over-the-Counter Drug Fact Labels
Find out how to interpret drug labels.

Traveling With Your Medicines
Find tips for traveling safely with prescription medications.

Over-the-Counter Safety Tips
Learn why you should take care in buying and taking over-the-counter medications.

Your Blood Thinning Medicine Can Save Your Life
A question-and-answer guide to blood thinning medication.