For seniors in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, and surrounding areas in Maine who choose to remain independent in their golden years, managing chronic or worsening health conditions can make daily life more challenging. Many seniors opt to manage symptoms of health issues through prescribed medications; however, age-related issues with cognition and fine motor skills can make it a challenge for your loved one to take their medication on time or open pill bottles.

Fortunately, senior support services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine can help your loved one balance their independence, lifestyle, and connections with family and friends. One of our expert caregivers can provide reliable and timely medication reminders to help your loved one every day in the comfort and privacy of their home.

Call Visiting Angels Mid Maine at 207-573-1861 to learn how our medication reminders can help your loved one!

How Our Senior Support Services Help Seniors in Bangor, ME and Nearby Areas with Medications

More and more older people in Bangor and the local areas are taking different medicines every day to help them stay healthy, deal with ongoing health problems, or get better faster after surgery. In fact, a recent study found that 42 percent of adults over the age of 65 are juggling five or more prescriptions at one time! Your elderly loved one may have specific instructions on how or when to take their medicine if they are already taking it. If you take your medication with food, drink, or an empty stomach, the directions will tell you when to take it and whether it should be taken first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, or before bed. Most of the time, taking a medication as prescribed is crucial for its effectiveness.

Nevertheless, it may be particularly challenging for elderly individuals with dementia or other disorders affecting cognition and memory to keep track of the timing and directions for several medications at once. In addition, some seniors may have trouble opening pill bottles or administering certain medications themselves due to physical age-related issues. An estimated half of all seniors do not adhere to their prescription regimens due to natural decline with age.

If you suspect that your senior loved one is having trouble taking their medications when needed, consider professional senior support services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine. Since 2016, we've been helping our clients in Bangor and surrounding areas remember when it's time to take pills and other prescription medications so they can remain safe, healthy, and comfortable as they live out their golden years in their cherished home.

Benefits of Medication Reminders from Visiting Angels Mid Maine

Our expert caregivers will work to learn more about what your loved one needs to feel better and manage their daily health. Some clients need assistance keeping a regular medication regimen, including pill reminders, planning dosages for the day or week, knowing when to eat meals or snacks alongside taking medication, and more.

Unlike other providers of senior support services in Bangor and surrounding areas, Visiting Angels Mid Maine focuses on a completely personalized approach to caring for clients. That means your loved one can get medication reminders when they truly need them most. Our caregivers can visit during the day and make sure they take essential medications before mealtime, stop by at night and remind your loved one to take any nighttime medications before they go to sleep, and so much more.

In addition, our senior support services can include helping your loved one pick up prescription refills from the local pharmacy, helping your loved one get to and from the doctor if they need a prescription renewed, preparing delicious and nutritious meals if your loved one needs to take medications with food. We also keep a close eye on our clients in case they experience any side effects from their medications that can impact their strength and balance.

With senior support services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine, you can have peace of mind knowing your loved one is in good hands.

Get Started with Senior Support Services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine

When remembering to take certain medications becomes too stressful for seniors, our caregivers can come up with essential home care solutions that can help your loved one’s needs. Visiting Angels Mid Maine’s senior support services are available in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, and the surrounding area.

If you are concerned about the long-term well-being of a loved one, contact our office in Bangor, ME for assistance.