Both of my parents have been retired for a while and I've been helping them with reminding them to take their meds. However, they'll be moving into a retirement home by the end of the year so I'm a bit worried on how they'll manage their medication since I'm usually the one in charge of it. I found this article https://seasonsretirement.com/medication-management-tips-for-older-adults/ that has some great tips but I'd appreciate more tips. I'll be compiling them to give to my parents before they leave so that they have a guide! Thanks in advance.
When my mother first moved into Assisted Living, she was doing her own meds; I'd come by weekly & fill up her pill box. Then I started finding pills in coffee cups in her kitchen cupboard and under her recliner, leading me to realize she was no longer capable of TAKING her pills by herself. She needed more help, so that's when I signed her up for the medication administration program at her ALF. She was just starting to go down the dementia path at that time. She balked at first, but then I could sense her relief at not having to deal with any of her meds herself anymore.
I suggest you read this 33 page booklet (which is a free download) which has THE best information ever about managing Alzheimer's and what to expect with an elder who's been diagnosed with it.
Understanding the Dementia Experience, by Jennifer Ghent-Fuller
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210580
Jennifer is a nurse who worked for many years as an educator and counsellor for people with dementia and their families, as well as others in caring roles. She addresses the emotional and grief issues in the contexts in which they arise for families living with dementia.
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Wishing you and your folks the best of luck with their upcoming move.