What do seniors get poisoned by most often?

Medicines are the most common substances seniors get poisoned by.

Why do seniors get poisoned?

• Seniors taking many medicines may get confused and take them incorrectly.
• Seniors may mistake one medicine for another or not understand the instructions.
• Seniors may forget that they took their medicine and take it again.
• Seniors may mix prescription medicines with over-the-counter medicines or herbal preparations that could be harmful when taken together.
• As the body grows older, the kidneys and liver function less effectively. The kidneys and liver are responsible for eliminating most drugs from the body. As a result, the drugs leave the body more slowly.
• Poisoning may be complicated by the presence of pre-existing medical problems like heart or lung disease, arthritis, hypertension, and hearing or visual difficulties.