A Senior Care Practitioner is a consultant, medical professional and medication therapy management expert with advanced training of how medications affect older people. Senior Care Practitioners find solutions for age, medical and medication-related problems that are safe and appropriate. They advocate for patients at their physician’s and other health care professional’s offices to pursue desired outcomes. They educate patients and their families of best ways to manage existing health conditions and visits patients in the comfort of their homes. Sometimes it may be necessary to refer to other health professionals like physiotherapists, social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists or government assistance programs to aid in improving functionality and quality of life. Everyone agrees that improvement of functionality and quality of life of elderly loved ones lower the burden on caregivers and families.