Good health literacy is not a common challenge in medication management for the elderly. Polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, and financial constraints are all common challenges.

Polypharmacy is the term for the use of multiple medications by a single patient.

Polypharmacy in the elderly can increase the risk of drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and decreased adherence to medication regimens.

Non-adherence is the term for the inability to remember to take medications as prescribed.

Non-adherence to medication regimens in the elderly can increase the risk of hospitalization, adverse drug reactions, and decreased quality of life.

Medication reconciliation is the process of reviewing a patient's medications to identify and resolve potential problems.

Medication reconciliation involves obtaining a complete and accurate medication history, identifying and resolving potential drug interactions, and educating the patient about their medications.

Medication education, counseling, and adherence support are all terms for the process of providing information and support to patients to help them understand and adhere to their medication regimens.

Medication education and counseling for the elderly can improve adherence to medication regimens, reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions, and increase quality of life.

Medication technology, eHealth, and mHealth are all terms for the use of technology to improve medication management in the elderly.

Medication technology for the elderly can improve adherence to medication regimens, reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions, and increase quality of life.

Medication management planning, care planning, and treatment planning are all terms for the process of working with patients and their caregivers to develop a personalized medication management plan.

Medication management planning involves assessing the patient's individual needs and preferences, setting realistic goals for medication management, and developing a medication regimen that is easy to follow.

Medication monitoring, surveillance, and evaluation are all terms for the process of monitoring a patient's medication therapy to ensure that it is safe and effective.

Medication monitoring involves regularly reviewing the patient's medication history, monitoring for adverse drug reactions, and assessing the patient's adherence to their medication regimen.