Home » Daily Care » Managing Medical Care » Questions » What can I do if my mom is having a hard…
Print
Email
christina28
Give a Hug
Dec 10, 2011
Try giving them to her in a spoon of yogurt, pudding or applesauce. Some meds you can order to "sprinkle" on her food. Ask the pharmacist if her meds are some that you can get that way .Crush, them and put in previous foods mentioned. Additionally, if she is at this point in dementia, ask the doctor if she needs to keep taking those specific pills. I took my Mother off of 6 pills last year that she did not NEED anymore. Blessings, Dear One:)
Helpful Answer (3)
Report this Post
mariesmom
What Ms Christina said. Also, ask re liquid form. And there are pill crushers and pill splitters, some meds that can be taken sublingually or via patch, and some meds can be 'flavored'.Good luck to you.
Helpful Answer (2)
karieh
Dec 12, 2011
Kai,
Sorry to hear that your mom is having a hard time swallowing pills. Unfortunately this is a common issues in many elders. Below is an article that can you help you with ways to get your mom to take her medication.
Top 6 Medication Problems and How to Prevent Themwww.agingcare.com/Articles/senior-medication-problems-how-to-get-seniors-to-take-medications-146111.htm
Best of Luck,Karie H.AgingCare.com Team
Helpful Answer (0)
Please stay on topic or ask a new question.
Have a question? Just need to vent? Find answers and support from the real experts - other caregivers!
are there other people who are no longer caregivers, but still come to the forum? Answered 0 mins ago by cattails
Should I pay off my grandma's house? Answered 16 mins ago by bilmo2012
Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair! Comment 20 mins ago by cuz49341
Why is dad telling everyone I lied about having cancer? He should be happy they got it in surgery! Answered 27 mins ago by sebring
Early-Onset Alzheimer's: When a Caregiver Needs Care Comment 2 hrs ago by Chimonger
More From The Community »
Sign up for our newsletter and receive practical tips and support for caregivers
Like AgingCare.com on Facebook
To use this feature, you must be a member.
Just what a caregiver needs to make life a little easier. Join AgingCare.com for FREE!
Access the Caregiver Forum
Answers and support from caregivers and elder care experts.
Receive Helpful Caregiving Information
Articles on providing care, senior health, financial and legal matters, and more.
Create Your Personal Account
Customize your experience to see what is important to you and your unique caregiving situation.
Already a Member?
Login to your account
Screen name or email address:
Password: