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Recently, the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine held a symposium on issues impacting caregivers. Emyle Watkins from NPR's BTPM had the chance to sit down with Robert Wahler, a pharmacy professor who co-leads Team Alice.
Emyle Watkins: Hi, I am Emyle Watkins, and this is the Disabilities Beat.
Wahler discussed how medication mistakes happen and how to reduce the risk. Author's summary: Medication errors pose a hidden danger, especially for older adults.