Liked your article. Helpful Information ... Even if we don't have any one else living in our homes, our medications should always be behind lock and key faraway from others that may visit etc. Again Thanks

One more thing! He has started chewing the pills and they are bitter. I have to remind him every time "Don't chew" and give him plenty of water so he will swallow. Capsules shouldn't be chewed, nor should extended release pills. If there comes a time when he can't swallow, special pharmacies prepare liquid medicines for such patients.

My husband has to take a variety of pills. He used to be able to put them in the pill box for the week, but now cannot do so. He also takes drops for glaucoma. I have to watch carefully to see that he does take what he's supposed to. It's orange drops in both eyes and blue drops in the left eye. Sometimes he remembers and sometimes not. I have hidden all meds in the kitchen away from the table, and it works. There are locked boxes available, but I don't need them at this time.

I had locks put on all the closets to keep him out of them. So far I have not had to lock any, but I will be ready when he starts grazing.

So true, Marlis. I hid all the OTC medications here because my mother likes to take pills. Aspirin, Exedrine, Advil, Tylenol -- the more pain relief the better. I took pity on her liver and got things out of sight. I really need to toss them.

I have read not to store meds in the bathroom. Too damp or something. Hide what is prescribed in the kitchen. If he likes to take pills, give him a vitamin pill. Most of need that anyway.