There are so many anti-depressants available, why gamble with one that might reduce the effectiveness of your dementia medication?
3 CommentsCaregivers should ask assisted living facilities about their levels of care, medication management, activities, and accommodating special diets.
0 CommentsTransitional home care is provided for seniors moving from one care setting to another. This type of care can help prevent hospital readmissions.
0 CommentsThe AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for successfully managing a loved one’s prescriptions for Parkinson’s.
0 CommentsMum hasn’t been herself lately, and it’s been weighing heavily on my mind. Perhaps something is wrong with her medication regimen, or it could be what I dread most: her Alzheimer’s disease is progressing.
0 CommentsMedication management has been one of my biggest challenges as a caregiver. The new Nursing Home Compare Ratings are trying to make things better, but a caregiver still has to be an advocate for their loved one's health.
2 CommentsAs an elder law attorney, I was prepared for the day when my father began experiencing symptoms of memory loss. I knew what elder care documents to prepare, what information to have on hand, and how to keep everything organized and accessible.
20 CommentsExtreme temperatures can affect the safety and effectiveness of both prescription and OTC medications. Follow these simple steps to properly store a senior's meds and ensure they're protected from excessive heat and cold.
6 CommentsChemical restraints are no longer the norm in nursing homes, but stories of overmedication of the elderly persist. Drugs may be necessary to improve a resident’s quality of life, but close monitoring is the only way to tell if a facility is overdoing it.
35 CommentsOne of the biggest problems we have in our health system today is accurate and timely information; this is especially true regarding the medications we use.
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