Tailored Medication Management Intervention

First, the study pharmacist reviews the older adult's medication for potentially inappropriate medications. The pharmacist collaborates with the prescribing physician(s) to deprescribe as indicated. The pharmacist educates the older adult and OT on any changes that were made. The OT and older adult will develop a plan to reduce risk factors and improve medication management. Participants receive tailored compensatory strategies and supports to remediate extrinsic risk factors and modify the home environment to improve medication adherence. The OT provides training and active practice of the compensatory strategies and supports in the home in an effective and safe manner. All components of the intervention will be delivered remotely.

A trained research assistant will complete two attention control visits in the homes of participants. Visit will consist of semi-structured interview exploring the participant's life history.

Participants in the waitlist control will be offered the medication management intervention to be completed in person. If they consent, the study pharmacist will review their medication for potentially inappropriate medications. The pharmacist will collaborate with the prescribing physician(s) to deprescribe any inappropriate medication as indicated. The pharmacist will educate the older adult and OT on any changes. The OT and older adult will develop a plan to reduce risk factors and improve medication management. Participants will receive tailored compensatory strategies and supports to remediate extrinsic risk factors and modify the home environment to improve medication adherence. The OT will provide training and active practice of the compensatory strategies and supports in the home in an effective and safe manner. All components of the intervention will be delivered in person.