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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.
0 Comments5 Healthy Foods That Interact With 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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Medication Management Questions
My mom has to take Lasix for heart failure/fluid buildup, but she quits eating when she’s on the medication. I'm at a loss as what to do.
6 AnswersRumbletown Replied Mar 15, 2024Is it normal for an assisted living/memory care facility to only have a med tech and not an LVN or RN on staff?
8 AnswersRoseformom Replied Mar 9, 2024Husband's neurologist suggested stopping Memantine and Donepezil. He is in Stage 6. I'm afraid to have him stop. Anyone stop meds?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Feb 28, 2024My 72 year old mom with Alzheimer's is starting to refuse to take her medication.
6 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Feb 12, 2024
Medication Management Discussions
Question about dealing with "all or nothing thinking" and splitting. These are common with Borderline Personality disorder.
5 CommentsAnabanana Commented Feb 16, 2024None of the hospice meds calm my father down but my mom refuses my help. What should I do?
29 CommentsDawn88 Commented Aug 6, 2023Update on mother's situation.
2 Commentsventingisback Commented Jul 20, 2023Facility wants to remove my mother due to "verbal abuse" of staff. What exactly are my options?
31 CommentsAbzu00 Commented Jul 17, 2023
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