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Medication Management Top Tips: Persuading a Senior to Take Their Meds
Family caregivers are often tasked with managing a senior’s medications. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ tips and advice for convincing elders to adhere to their prescribed medication regimens.
0 CommentsHow to Tell the Difference Between Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse
Most seniors take several medications daily, which puts them at an increased risk of misusing their medications and even developing an addiction. Be aware of red flags that may indicate an aging loved one is not taking their prescriptions as directed.
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Many older adults take several prescription drugs each day, resulting in complicated medication regimens. Learn how pharmacists can make medication management easier for seniors and their caregivers.
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Eating a nutritious diet and taking medications as prescribed by a doctor may seem like a recipe for good health, but even wholesome ingredients like leafy greens and fruit can cause food-drug interactions. Keep an eye out for these unsafe combinations.
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Medication Management Questions
My 90 year old dad refuses to increase medications for my 94 year old mom with worsening dementia despite recommendations from the physician.
4 AnswersGeaton777 Replied Feb 6, 2025My husband is fussy about his OTC meds, so if something is not exactly the same he gets upset.
2 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Feb 5, 2025How long do you give a facility that's taken care of your loved one before you realize that it is not a good fit?
20 AnswersCaregiverL Answered Jan 29, 2025How does ur service work?
1 AnswerJoAnn29 Answered Jan 28, 2025
Medication Management Discussions
Mom needs help with meds, it takes her all day to figure out which pill is for what. Sadly, I can't be there each day to give her meds.
36 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Jan 23, 2025Medications and their Side Effects.
14 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Jun 13, 2024Question about dealing with "all or nothing thinking" and splitting. These are common with Borderline Personality disorder.
5 CommentsAnabanana Commented Feb 16, 2024None of the hospice meds calm my father down but my mom refuses my help. What should I do?
29 CommentsDawn88 Commented Aug 2023
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