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Maybe his memory is failing? If you think his memory is ok, ask him how come he's not taking his medicine. He may tell you he's tired of taking his meds, and may be a signal that he is depressed. He just may be confused, or think that he has already taken his medicine? It is frustrating, for sure when one realizes it is happening. May also feel like it takes some time until it sinks in for you regarding what is happening. Sometimes in elder care affirmations are smoke screens.
he doesnt think to take them . it got all screwed up and i ended up giving him his meds every am and every pm . so i ll know he does take those meds .
i mix dad s meds in with apple sauce , he swallow them better , no more handin it over to him cuz they end up on the floor . afraid my grandbabies will eat em .
Yeah caregiver duties does suck..try being an only child and yeah guess who gets to do ALL OF IT? Only thing you can do is grin and bear it and while doing it try to keep yourself sane and positive...come visit us more often here and you will see how we get bewildered here as well!