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LynnHarrelson

Lynn Harrelson

R.Ph., FASCP. Senior Pharmacy Solutions

Louisville, Kentucky

Lynn Harrelson is a pharmacist who specializes in medication management for seniors and others who are seeking support and direction with their prescriptions and other medications they use.

Since her graduation from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, she has continued to develop specialized and innovative services. Lynn is specially trained in the use and management of medications in the senior population; she provides valuable and accessible health care services and information that helps individuals remain independent in their homes, retirement and assisted living facilities.

As a Senior Care Pharmacist, Lynn acts as a family’s link between the patient, the physician, and other health care providers. The training, skill, and caring she can offer brings a more personal dimension to health care. Whether in the senior's home, a neighborhood senior center or a retirement or assisted living facility, Lynn can help today’s seniors make the most of their medications.

Her Senior Pharmacy Solutions Medication Therapy Management Services have been recognized for supporting patients, family, caregivers and other healthcare providers in supporting the continued independence of today’s seniors. With many years of serving those using multiple medications, Lynn is well versed in addressing the questions and concerns that often arise. She addresses issues with other healthcare providers and shares information with doctors and works with them to make sure that each patient gets maximum benefit from any medication are used. Her services include a plan for continuing well being.

Her knowledge about medication and pharmacy services often result in fewer medications, fewer or lower co-pays, simplified medication profiles, easier-to-use schedules, and a better understanding of all medications used. As a result, her patients stay healthier longer, in their home longer and receive maximum benefit from the medication they use. Her services add value and quality to her patient’s life. She is an educator, a comforter, and consummate health care professional caring for your loved one as she would a member of her own family.

Lynn is past president of her local pharmacist associations as well the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. She is a member of state and national Associations for Consultant Pharmacists who specialize in the care of patients in long-term care facilities. She provides in-services and presentations to senior groups throughout her state as well as authoring articles for senior focus papers. Ms Harrelson assists in the organizing of annual countywide expired drug disposal programs that result in the proper disposal of tons of unused medications. She is a member of the Louisville Metro Aging in Place Council, Louisville Healthcare Professionals, and Louisville Metro Triad. Lynn has been recognized for her extensive and continual community service at local, state and national levels.

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Feb 22, 2010

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my husband had a bad reaction to his depression medicine he has diarrea for the past 10 days. imodium does not help. what can i do?

Jan 16, 2010

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Have you checked her diet to clear or minimize any caffeine. I would also ask the pharmacist if any of her meds can cause excitement or affect sleep. It is hard to believe but sometimes a reduction in dosage of some medications can lessen these types of side-effects. May of the Alzheimer’s patients that I have worked with have benefited by the use of a timed-released melatonin. This should be discussed with her doctor. Ambein is widely known to cause behavior problems in some people and should be avoided. Also keeping her calm beginning in the early afternoon may have a carry over effect into the night, so try to minimize any sundowner symptoms through activity and/or redirecting her attention.

Dec 17, 2009

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My mother needs something to calm her down and help her sleep, she is 84 and has alzheimers. I see her becoming more and more anxious and doesnt know why and not wanting to sleep at night, but some sleeping pills we have tried like ambien makes her worse. Or ativan keeps her awake. Please help? Thank you

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