Medication Safety for Caregivers: What You Should Know About Medications

Managing medications can become increasingly complex as the number of prescriptions, specialists, and health conditions grows. In this caregiver-focused webinar, Dr. DeLon Canterbury will discuss practical ways caregivers can identify medication-related concerns, recognize potential risks, and feel more confident asking questions about a loved one’s medication regimen. The conversation will also explore polypharmacy, medication interactions, deprescribing, and strategies caregivers can use to support safer, more coordinated medication management.

Presenter Bio:
Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and founder of GeriatRx, a pharmacist-led consulting practice focused on medication safety, deprescribing, and care coordination for older adults and their families. His work centers on helping patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams navigate complex medication regimens and reduce medication-related risks. Dr. Canterbury incorporates the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms framework into his approach, with particular attention to Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and What Matters Most.

This material was developed through a project funded by a contract with the California Department of Aging. FCA services are funded by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, the City and County of San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Mateo County Aging and Disability Services, and the California Department of Aging.