OASIS "Over the Counter and On the Web"

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Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
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Program Description

Event Details

Over-the-counter pain medications such as Tylenol are convenient and in almost everyone's medicine cabinet. However, over-the-counter medications have some risks, especially if you have existing chronic health conditions or take prescription medications. Similarly, the internet is vast and has countless, convenient resources for your health but not all websites are reliable.

This 6 week program will teach you the basics of pain medications and how the internet can be used as a tool to improve your health. You will explore the following topics:

  • Assessing existing or new pain and how to talk to a healthcare professional about it
  • The basics of the internet and how to evaluate reliable internet health resources
  • All about the common ingredient, acetaminophen, in many over-the-counter medications and how it can be used to treat pain and other conditions
  • How to read over-the- counter medication labels
  • How to store and dispose of medications safely
  • Various mobile health apps, wearable activity trackers and QR codes
  • Cybersecurity, scams, phishing and how to protect your information online

To register for this class please call 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #3900

This class consists of six (6), 1 1/2 hour sessions.

This class is presented in partnership with Oasis. Through EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, and relevant PROGRAMS, the Oasis impact reaches communities in St Louis and beyond.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.