With differing doses, schedules, and side effects, managing a senior’s medications can be overwhelming or even downright dangerous. More than a third of older adults take at least five prescription medicines, according to a study published in 2016 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
“We often find dozens of medications, current and old, at our clients’ homes,” says Matt Field, owner and CFO of Right at Home In-Home Care and Assistance. “It gets very confusing.”
Keep track of medications by:
Make use of resources like:
Just remember, these resources can be used to aid, not replace, human interaction to help older adults stay organized.
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