Medication reviews can help you get the best care

Missoula Aging Services is hosting Medication Review appointments in partnership with the University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy. The hour-long appointments will be with both a UM Pharmacy student and a supervising licensed pharmacist and will be available Wednesday and Thursday afternoons through Dec. 7. The Medication Review appointments are available for people aged 55 and older who are currently taking five or more medications. To better serve the residents of Seeley Lake, these appointments are also available via Zoom.

Kate Cotnoir, Resource Center Manager, shared her thoughts about the new service, "Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 each year, and this is an important time for us to help older adults save money and make sure they have a plan that meets their needs. This year we're excited to be able to work with the UM School of Pharmacy so that clients can receive an unbiased review of their medications. This will allow clients to make sure that their medications are right for both their health and financial needs."

To make an appointment, call Missoula Aging Services at 406-728-7682. The meetings are available at your preference: via Zoom or in-person at Missoula Aging Services at 337 Stephens Ave in Missoula.

The Resource Center recommends that people schedule both an Open Enrollment appointment and a Medication Review appointment so that they can receive comprehensive guidance on their Medicare Plan and medications.