On Thursday, September 18, Kim Venterea, RPh, MBA, CGP, consultant pharmacist for Masonicare at Newtown, will present a Lunch & Learn program titled “The Risks of Taking Too Many Medications.”

In her presentation, Ms Venterea will discuss the increasing prescription use in the senior population and the risks involved in taking more medication than is clinically needed. She will also address the safety of taking medications daily, as well as what you need to know about over-the-counter medications.

Ms Venterea is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, and received her master’s from the Ancell School of Business at Western Connecticut State University. She earned her certification in geriatric pharmacy in 2005, and has been employed Omnicare of Connecticut for 14 years. 

Ms Venterea has experience in both hospital and retail pharmacy, but has focused on the long-term care pharmacy environment for the past 17 years.

The free program will begin at 11:30 am and will be followed by a complimentary lunch. Reservations are required, so call the Masonicare HelpLine at 888-679-9997 by Friday, September 12, to reserve a space.

The presentation will be in the Lodge Room at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road. Masonicare provides Lunch & Learn programs for adults and caregivers as a public service to the community.