The ASCP Foundation is the research and education affiliate of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. The ASCP Foundation seeks to:

• Improve the health and well-being of older persons through appropriate, effective, and safe medication use.

• Provide leadership, innovation, and expertise in medicines and aging to seniors and those who care for them.

• Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge regarding medication use in the senior population and the practice of senior care pharmacy to optimize health care outcomes.

ASCP members — and the patients they serve — directly benefit from the Foundation’s programs and initiatives in the areas of RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PRACTICE, and VISIBILITY.

• The Fleetwood Project — a landmark research initiative to demonstrate the impact of consultant pharmacy services on patient outcomes and health care costs and to improve quality of care for nursing facility residents.

• GRAM Research Project: Pharmacist Technology for Nursing Home Safety — a research project focusing on improving patient safety by reducing serious, preventable adverse drug events through the use of the Geriatric Risk Assessment MedGuide (GRAM) software.

• Pharmacotherapy Traineeships — empowering, intensive, interdisciplinary education programs that transform the way pharmacists see themselves as healthcare professionals.

• Medication Adherence Toolkit for Older Adults — tools to assist health professionals and community-based senior service providers identify older adults at risk for medication nonadherence, detect nonadherence, and intervene to improve nonadherent behavior.

• Senior Care Pharmacy Student Rotations — experiential training opportunities for pharmacy students interested in the unique medication-related needs of the older adult population.

The ASCP Foundation — a 501(c)(3) charitable organization — relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to accomplish its mission. There are numerous ways to support the Foundation. Visit the Foundation’s donation page and make a contribution today.