Understanding opioid safety and overdose prevention for older adults

Andreea Neblea

The Gerontological Society of America Aug 13 2025 With increasing age, older adults are more likely to encounter health conditions and injuries that require opioid therapy for pain relief. This reality means that opioid overdoses are a concern for older adults as well as for their family members and other caregivers. A new Gerontological Society of America report, "Staying Safe with Opioids at Home," describes questions about pain management and opioid reversal for older adults and their

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