Seniors Over 60 — Do Not Keep Old Medications Around  Expired Pills Can Be Harmful - video Dailymotion

Seniors Over 60 — Do Not Keep Old Medications Around  Expired Pills Can Be Harmful

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00:00Visual. Close-up of a bathroom cabinet filled with half-empty pill bottles, some dusty and forgotten.

00:07Voice-over. If you're over 60, keeping old medications might feel harmless, but it could be one of the most dangerous habits.

00:16Visual. Blurry shot of a pill bottle label showing, expired 2021.

00:22Voice-over. Expired pills lose their effectiveness, and in some cases, they can even become harmful.

00:30Visual. A senior accidentally picking up the wrong pill bottle from a cluttered shelf.

00:36Voice-over. When bottles pile up, it's easy to mix them up, especially when labels look similar.

00:43Visual. A doctor explaining to a senior patient with warm concern, showing a medication list.

00:49Voice-over. Mixing the wrong medication, or taking one that's too old, can lead to dizziness, falls, or serious health complications.

01:00Visual. A friendly checklist with clear icons appears on screen.

01:05Check expiration dates regularly. Safely discard expired pills.

01:10Store meds in original containers.

01:13Review prescriptions with your doctor once a year.

01:16Voice-over. A few simple habits can protect your health and peace of mind.

01:20Visual. Senior smiling as they neatly organize medications in a labeled pillbox, then enjoying tea with family.

01:29Voice-over. Your health is too important to leave to chance.

01:33Clear out the old, keep only what you need, and feel safer every day.

01:37America's the best thing can protect your health and peace of mind.

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