The average 50-year-old is taking three prescription medications on a regular basis, according to AARP. And the number of prescription medications increases with age. Alongside this widespread use of prescription medications, is a growing concern that many people aren’t taking their medicines in a way that will help give them the most benefit.

Wisconsin Health Literacy, with support from Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., is presenting Let’s Talk About Medicines, a series of educational programs in 2016 to help adults 50 years and older better understand medication.

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