Buying brand instead of generic medication
Many people opt for brand-name medication because they think these are more efficient and safer in terms of active ingredients and substances than generic medication.
What they don’t know is that generic drugs have the same active ingredients and efficiency as their brand counterparts. They have to comply with the same FDA rules but are significantly less expensive. Not to mention that some stores provide certain generic medication for free.
Having unnecessary tests and screenings
It is important to have a regular checkup to make sure you’re in the right condition, especially as you age.
Seniors are even more expected to invest in their health and schedule medical visits with the health care provider. Unfortunately, they are not expected to question whether they really need all the tests and treatments recommended by doctors. Some may be invasive and do more harm than good.
