6 Tips to Help Your Loved One Keep Track of Medication
The elderly face a major challenge when it comes to taking their medications as prescribed. About half of all filled medicines are taken incorrectly, and research suggests that one out of five new prescriptions never get filled. Taking several prescriptions at different times each day can be difficult for seniors, especially those with memory or cognitive impairments.
Supporting Seniors Through Tracking Medication
Taking medications wrongly or missing doses can have serious repercussions, even though medications can improve quality of life, increase longevity, and treat or alleviate ailments. With the help of a Visiting Angels of Lincoln professional in-home caregiver, your senior will not have to manage their drug regimen independently. Our caregiver will be there to help them out socially and keep them on track with their medication regimen.
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Alzheimer’s Care: 6 Tips to Help Your Loved One Keep Track of Medication
1. Create a Medication Checklist
Directions could get trickier when there are numerous prescriptions to follow. Make a weekly grid or checklist to record your medication and dosage information.
2. Use a Pill Organizer
Use a pill organizer to make taking your medications easier. To facilitate administration, move the meds into the container. Every week, help your loved one fill out the organizer. You and your elderly loved one can save time and effort by asking your pharmacist about simultaneously blister packs containing multiple tablets.
3. Tie Medication to Daily Activities
Establish routines by associating taking medications with other parts of your day, such as taking a pill during breakfast or brushing your teeth before bed. Never deviate from what your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed.
4. Set Alarms
Your loved one's watch, clock, or mobile phone can be a reminder. Make a phone call or download an app to their phone to gently remind them to take their medication. Features like prescription checklist sharing, interaction warnings, and refill reminders are available in many free apps.
5. Count Pills Regularly
Counting pills to ensure they are taken correctly is an excellent way to track medication adherence.
6. Hire a Professional Caregiver
Think about getting a professional caregiver to help you out if taking your prescriptions is still too much. If your elderly loved one needs extra help, a Visiting Angels caregiver can be there.
The Importance of the Client-Caregiver Relationship
For home care services to be effective, clients and caregivers must establish a rapport based on trust. This will allow clients to feel more comfortable and supported in their homes.
Building Trust
We choose our caregivers through a rigorous hiring procedure that assesses their professional competency and ability to establish personal relationships with clients. After finishing extensive training to meet our high standards of care, caregivers are paired with clients based on their specific needs and personality features.
Getting Started
We're here to assist you in exploring senior care options in Lincoln. Call us at (402) 735-0999 or fill out our online form to connect with a care coordinator. They will set up a complimentary in-home consultation with you and your family members. During this meeting, we'll look into your specific needs to ensure our services align perfectly. Once we fully understand your requirements, we'll design a customized home care plan and pair you with a caregiver who best fits your situation.