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American Geriatrics Society (AGS) - Guidelines & Recommendations
Includes the guideline "Beers Criteria for
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults"
Updated Beers Criteria 2019
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released its second updated and expanded Beers Criteria - lists of potentially inappropriate medications for older adults - and one of the most frequently cited reference tools in the field of geriatrics. The Society also unveiled a suite of new companion resources - including a list of alternative therapies for potentially inappropriate medications and more detailed guidance on best practices for implementing AGS recommendations - all published FREE on GeriatricsCareOnline.
