Are Herbal Products and Home Remedies Beneficial for Health Promotion in Older Women?
Objective: The use of multiple conventional drugs among older adults is a serious issue in the United States. Older women in the community frequently use non-prescription medications and home remedies as a part of self-care and health promotion. Home remedies and herbal products are thought to be natural and safe to use without adverse effects by many people. These products are not controlled by the Food and Drug Administration and can be easily obtained in many stores. The purposes of the research were to examine the use of herbal products and home remedies for health promotion or illness prevention among community-dwelling older women over time. We will discuss the potential benefits and risks of using herbal products for health promotion in older women. Design: Descriptive design with an 18-month follow-up interview. Sample: Community-dwelling older women – Sample was selected from 8,344 women aged 65 years and over who live independently in a North Central Florida County. Questionn
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