Have a professional check your medication combo

With the numerous pills and potions the average older person takes each day, chances are no health professional has ever reviewed your entire list of prescription and over-the-counter medications for a problematic combination.

Here's a chance to get your drug list checked. Gather all the drugs you are taking and head to the Wantagh Library on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Medication Brown Bag. Local pharmacists and students from St. John's University College of Pharmacy will look over your meds to see if there's a problem. You should bring all your prescription medication bottles as well as any over-the-counter drugs, supplements or vitamins you regularly take.

The service is free. Call the library at 516-221-1200 for more information.