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Medication Management Top Tips: Persuading a Senior to Take Their Meds
Family caregivers are often tasked with managing a senior’s medications. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ tips and advice for convincing elders to adhere to their prescribed medication regimens.
0 CommentsHow to Tell the Difference Between Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse
Most seniors take several medications daily, which puts them at an increased risk of misusing their medications and even developing an addiction. Be aware of red flags that may indicate an aging loved one is not taking their prescriptions as directed.
2 CommentsConsult the Pharmacist to Simplify Medication Management
Many older adults take several prescription drugs each day, resulting in complicated medication regimens. Learn how pharmacists can make medication management easier for seniors and their caregivers.
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Eating a nutritious diet and taking medications as prescribed by a doctor may seem like a recipe for good health, but even wholesome ingredients like leafy greens and fruit can cause food-drug interactions. Keep an eye out for these unsafe combinations.
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Medication Management Questions
Continue with cancer treatment or stop?
15 AnswersPatathome01 Answered Dec 22, 2025Grandpa won’t take medication. As we have gotten sneakier, he’s gotten wiser. He is fine until the evening.
5 AnswersMACinCT Answered Dec 20, 2025New Alzheimer's diagnosis for my husband. What resources did you find helpful in learning about the disease and its progression?
3 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Dec 11, 2025My sister has a brain injury and she is 65 years old and takes phenobarbital for seizures. She is taking too much at one time.
7 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Dec 10, 2025
Medication Management Discussions
Hospice nurse Julie did a helpful video recently. Just wanted to share the knowledge I gained, it may be helpful as we care for loved ones.
3 CommentsValentine15 Commented Sep 1, 2025Mom needs help with meds, it takes her all day to figure out which pill is for what. Sadly, I can't be there each day to give her meds.
38 Commentsseniorconnect Commented Feb 23, 2025Medications and their Side Effects.
10 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jun 2024Question about dealing with "all or nothing thinking" and splitting. These are common with Borderline Personality disorder.
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