COTA Australia has been working with the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance since 2023 to improve consumer health literacy – particularly around medication.
Over the past 3 years, we have provided a consumer perspective on the development of medication information and resources for older people. The current resources focus on: Eczema, gout, antidepressants. Future areas of focus include: menopause, osteoporosis and secondary stroke prevention.
Resources:
- Quality Use of Medicines resource and information Hub. CLICK HERE
- Antidepressant Medicines – Frequently Asked Questions. CLICK HERE
- My Journey with Antidepressants VIDEO SERIES
Hear older adults share their experiences with antidepressants. They talk about what to expect, what changed for them and how they managed their depression and/or anxiety.