THE RIGHT DOSE
Senior Overdose Prevention
An ongoing summit designed to educate and empower seniors, caregivers, home health workers, family, and other professionals about safe medication practices.
In addition to tackling the challenges of medication misuse and overdose, the summit explores the vital link between medication management and mental health. Attendees will gain access to valuable tools, resources, and strategies to support well-being in their communities.
This event brings together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates to share best practices and deliver actionable solutions that help older adults stay safe, supported, and empowered.
What Is It?
The Right Dose Senior Overdose Summit brings older adults, caregivers, families, and health professionals together to explore medication safety, overdose prevention, and whole-person wellness.
Through engaging presentations, practical demonstrations, and open conversations, participants learn about medication mistakes, prescription interactions, and risks associated with combining medicines with alcohol, supplements, or herbs. The Summit also addresses intentional medication misuse and the role that pain, depression, and loneliness can play in an older adult’s well-being.
Each event features a rotating group of local presenters, panelists, and vendors, bringing community perspectives, education, and resources tailored to the needs of older adults and those who support them.
Levels Unlocked offers participants a demonstration of senior gaming, highlighting its benefits for staying engaged, building connections, and supporting overall wellness.
In partnership with Levels Unlocked and Dr. Melita Moore, MACC is working to bring The Right Dose to communities across Ohio—connecting participants with information, resources, and meaningful activities that support physical, emotional, and mental health.
Safer Medications. Stronger Connections.
Your health, your questions, and your experiences matter. The Right Dose creates a welcoming space to learn about medication safety, connect with local resources, and explore ways to stay engaged and supported.
Medication Safety. Mental Wellness. Community Connection.
Medication Safety
Learn about dosing mistakes, medication schedules, and interactions involving prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, supplements, and herbs.
Mental Wellness
Explore conversations about pain, depression, loneliness, intentional medication misuse, and suicide prevention with compassion and without judgment.
Community Connection
Meet local professionals, discover community resources, and explore meaningful activities that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
What Can You Experience at the Summit?
The series brings together a rotating group of local presenters, panelists, and vendors to share education and resources with each community. Older adults, caregivers, families, and professionals who support older adults are welcome.
Practical Demonstrations
Explore medication-safety practices and tools to help manage daily medications.
Conversations with Professionals
Planned opportunities include speaking with pharmacists about current medications and connecting with mental health professionals.
Expert Panels & Audience Questions
Hear from local professionals and people with lived experience, with opportunities to ask questions and join the discussion.
Naloxone Education
Learn about recognizing and responding to opioid overdose. Naloxone demonstrations and free naloxone may be available at individual events.
Senior Gaming with Levels Unlocked
Receive a demonstration of senior gaming and learn about its benefits for staying engaged, building connections, and supporting wellness.
Local Resources
Connect with vendors and community organizations offering education, services, and support for older adults and those who care for them.
Growing Across Ohio
MACC is partnering with Levels Unlocked and Dr. Melita Moore to bring The Right Dose to communities across Ohio. Speakers, activities, and available services may vary by location.
Additional Summit locations, dates, and registration details will be shared as they are confirmed. Check back for updates or contact MACC to learn more.
Small Steps for Safer Medication Use
- Keep a complete medication list. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbs. Record doses and timing, and share the list with your pharmacist and health care providers.
- Follow your prescribed plan. Ask about tools or reminders to track doses. Talk with your health care provider before changing or stopping a prescription.
- Ask before taking more. If you missed a dose or cannot remember whether you took it, ask your pharmacist what to do. Do not guess or double up on your own.
- Check for interactions. Ask your pharmacist about combining medicines with alcohol, supplements, herbs, food, or other medications.
Your Well-Being Matters, Too
Medication safety is part of a larger conversation about wellness. If pain, depression, grief, or loneliness is affecting your daily life, talk with a health care or mental health professional about support. Caregivers and family members can help by listening without judgment and asking what support would be useful.
Make room for connection through people, community activities, and interests you enjoy. You deserve opportunities to participate, be heard, and receive care that respects your culture, language, and individual needs.
Get Help and Find Resources
Medical Emergency: Call 911
If someone collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, or has taken medication to harm themselves, call 911 immediately.
Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
For a possible medication error or poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 right away, even if there are no symptoms.
Mental Health & Crisis Support: 988
For thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also reach out if you are concerned about someone else.
Learn About Naloxone
Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose; it does not reverse every type of medication overdose. If an opioid overdose is suspected, call 911, give naloxone if available, and follow the product and emergency dispatcher's instructions. Stay with the person until help arrives.
Ask your pharmacist or local health department about naloxone access and training.
Bring The Right Dose to Your Community
Interested in attending, hosting, presenting, becoming a vendor, or exploring a partnership? Contact MACC and tell us about your community, organization, and interest in The Right Dose Senior Overdose Summit.
