Medication Management for Seniors
Coordination of the selection, administration, and monitoring of drug therapy to optimize patient care.
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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.
0 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.
0 Comments5 Healthy Foods That Interact With Prescription Medications
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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Are there any options to get meds covered by insurance when refill meds just arrived by mail and are now missing?
6 AnswersResident's POA said they don't want their mother taking a med any longer. Does the caregiver have to give that med until the Dr pulls it?
4 AnswersArtfullyDun Replied Mar 25, 2020Is anyone aware of a company like pillpack that accommodates for 90 day supply? 90 day supply is much more cost-effective.
2 AnswersDEC and others say especially the elderly need to stock up on medicine. How is that done when Medicare has time limits? Pay full price?
14 AnswersRebecca1033 Replied Mar 14, 2020
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Caregiving for someone taking many medications with complex regimens, how do you manage their medications?
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21 CommentsConfounded Commented Oct 2018Parkinson's psychosis, waiting to see if Nuplazid kicks in.
0 Commentsherguardian Posted May 2018Seroquel; I guess the point of this note is to question not letting our LO's have these miracle drugs which can help them so much.
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