The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
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To describe three interprofessional education (IPE) programs in geriatrics and to encourage senior care pharmacists' innovation and participation in IPE teaching. ⋯ Successful geriatric IPE programs can be established and conducted in various practice settings. Program sustainability requires participation and interaction of faculty, site preceptors, and students of multiple health professions; administrative and funding support of collaborating partners; and a curriculum that fosters teamwork, shared responsibilities, and joint decision-making while delivering patient-centered care. Senior care pharmacists need to be proactive partners in establishing and conducting IPE in geriatrics.
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Marsha Meyer has taken on the toughest cases-seniors who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, have serious mental health problems, or are illiterate-and provides care to those who are trying to avoid placement in a nursing facility. In 2012, Meyer received the Armon B. Neel Senior Care Pharmacy Award, which is given to a pharmacist whose practice exemplifies senior care pharmacy practice.