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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.
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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
Should you wake somebody up to give them meds?
11 AnswersIsabelsdaughter Answered May 5, 2025Does the Long Term Care facility's address become the legal address for the resident?
12 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 22, 2025My wife took Tylenol every day for at least two weeks. Is it possible that she really did not have a headache that long?
9 Answersbrandee Answered Apr 21, 2025How long do you give a facility that's taken care of your loved one before you realize that it is not a good fit?
20 AnswersAliOJ58 Replied Apr 19, 2025
Medication Management Discussions
Mom 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 13, 2024Question about dealing with "all or nothing thinking" and splitting. These are common with Borderline Personality disorder.
5 CommentsAnabanana Commented Feb 2024None of the hospice meds calm my father down but my mom refuses my help. What should I do?
29 CommentsDawn88 Commented Aug 2023
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