If you are concerned about your loved one's health, our compassionate and professional caregivers can assist with their need for medication reminders. Our caregiver will prepare medications according to medication schedules and help with any other conditions that may come up.

We can also provide medication reminders to help seniors in Arlington, Alexandria, and nearby areas take their prescribed medications correctly and at the right time each day. Because we strictly provide essential personal care, we cannot administer medications or organize pill boxes. Our caregivers can remind seniors to take pills and other medications that family members or home care providers have already organized.

Why Medication Reminders Are Important for Seniors

Medication can be difficult for seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. They may forget to take their medications or miss the scheduled times they need to take them. This is especially true if family members are absent from the household or otherwise occupied.

Our caregivers can help by providing medication reminders. This includes:

• Setting a timer so that your loved one knows when it is time to take medications
• Making sure instructions for medications are followed, such as taking them with food or a full glass of water
• Giving a verbal reminder that it is time to take medication
• Watching seniors take or administer their medication to make sure it is done successfully
• Monitoring for any side effects or symptoms when new medications are introduced
• Tracking the dates and times that each medication was taken, so that family members know that it was done
  

In most cases, taking medications correctly and consistently is essential to the medicine's effectiveness. If your loved one forgets a blood pressure medication, it can profoundly affect their overall health.

Meaningful Home Care From Visiting Angels Alexandria

Medication reminders are just one piece of the home care services Visiting Angels Alexandria can provide. While in the home, our caregivers can also assist with the following:

• Companionship
• Meal Preparation and Planning
• Light housekeeping
• Grocery shopping, running errands, and meal preparation
• Personal hygiene
  

Contact Visiting Angels Alexandria to Learn More!

Please call our main office in Alexandria, VA, to learn more about our medication reminders and other in-home care services.