Tips for Properly Managing Medication for Senior Citizens

If you are caring for your elderly loved one, it is likely that they are on some type of medication. Many senior citizens are on multiple medications. It can be tough for them to manage these medications on their own, especially if they have memory issues. The good news is that you and their home care providers can help them to properly manage medications from this point forward.

Elderly Care in Frederick County VA: Properly Managing Medication

Getting a Pill Box

If your elderly loved one is taking medications, it would be helpful to have a pillbox for them. These boxes have sections for every day of the week. Some of them have multiple sections for each day such as morning, afternoon, and evening. You or their home care provider can set their medications up into the pillbox once a week to ensure your elderly loved one is taking them when they should.

Bigger Print

If your elderly loved one has a tough time reading the labels on their prescriptions, most pharmacies give the option of larger print. Having the directions and dosage in larger print will ensure your elderly loved one knows how to properly take the medications.

Easier to Use Containers

As your elderly loved one gets even older, they might have a difficult time opening up the medication containers. This could cause them frustration and they might stop taking their medications because of this. It is possible to have the pharmacist put the medication into easier-to-use containers. This way your elderly loved one can get the medication when they need it.

Regular Appointments

Even if you think that your elderly loved one is fine on the medication they have been given, it is still important they regularly see their doctor. The doctor will need to check in to see how your elderly loved one is handling the medication. For instance, if a medication is causing them to have stomach issues, their doctor might want to change the medication to something different.

Conclusion

These are some of the tips for properly managing medication for senior citizens. If you are in charge of the care for your elderly loved one, be sure that all of their medications are handled and managed properly. Make sure your elderly loved one is regularly seeing their doctor for medication monitoring, as well. There are far too many senior citizens who don’t take their medication properly and end up with worsened conditions because of it. Don’t let this happen for your elderly loved one.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Elderly Care in Frederick County, VA, please contact the caring staff at LivinRite Home Care.
Call Us Today at (703) 634-9991.

Sources
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/

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Julie McCormick, Co-Owner

Co-Owner at LivinRite Home Care

LivinRite is a Medicare certified agency based in Manassas, VA. Since 2003 we have been committed to providing the best home health care available. Our company was started by a registered nurse who still owns and operates the company today. Julie McCormick and Brendan McCormick are co-owners and founders of LivinRite Home Health Services. Between the two of them comes over 35 years of home health care experience. Julie is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Critical Care, Oncology & Infusion Services.

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