MUST - A National Education Campaign for Older Adults and Caregivers
MUST Program Materials
MUST for Seniors PowerPoint Slide Presentation - Use these slides and the accompanying Notes to talk to seniors in your home or community.
  1. Notes for PowerPoint (PDF)
  2. PowerPoint (PPT)
  3. PowerPoint with Voice-Over (WMV)
    (Total Run Time: 19 minutes)

MUST for Seniors Video Stories - Real people talk about real medicine use problems and the search for solutions. Four different interviews are featured, including:

  1. Dr. James Richardson Discusses Patient and Healthcare Team Communication
    (Total Run Time: 7 minutes and 30 seconds)
  2. Kim Discusses Cross Cultural Medication Issues
    (TRT: 5 minutes and 51 seconds)
  3. Ralph and Craig Discuss Medication Management and Caregiving
    (TRT: 8 minutes and 40 seconds)
  4. Glenn Discusses Problems Caused by Mixing OTC and Prescription Medicines
    (TRT: 5 minutes and 17 seconds)

MUST for Seniors Booklet - New downloadable resource. The booklet summarizes the information contained in the Power Point Slide Presentation for reference at home. Pre-printed copies of the 12-page booklet (color) are available for purchase from NCPIE. (Click here to order packs of 20)

MUST for Seniors Participant's Worksheet (Color/ Black & White) - New downloadable resource. Complete this two-page Worksheet before participating in MUST for Seniors to check your medicine information awareness, or fill it out as you watch the Power Point slide presentation and video stories or read the MUST for Seniors Booklet.

MUST for Seniors 10 Steps for Success (Color/ Black & White) - New downloadable resource. One-page handout with 10 important tips for safe medicine use. Keep this handy item on your refrigerator, medicine cabinet mirror, or any other place where it can serve as a reminder to help you use medicines correctly.

Must for Seniors Print Advertisements - Available in multiple sizes (1-column, ¼ page, ½ page) to newsletter and magazine space availability.

Must for Seniors Feature Article - Older Adults - - Who Are Especially Susceptible to Medicine Use Related Problems - - MUST Take Time Out to Talk About Their Medications - This article covers the "5-W's and H" about the MUST for Seniors program (who, what when, where, why, and how). The article can easily be adapted for local newspapers and newsletters.

Must for Seniors Feature Article - Helping Your Independent Older Parents Use Medicines Safely

Must for Seniors Program CD (Click here to order)
All inclusive program CD includes: MUST Program Booklet PDF, 4 Video Vignettes, PowerPoint Template; 10-Step Worksheet PDF, Participant Worksheet PDF, Article/Fact Sheet and Camera-ready ads.

"Make Notes & Take Notes" to Avoid Medication Errors (Color/ Black & White)