January 30, 2019
Medication management for seniors can be overwhelming. Receiving a medication prescription involves more than taking a pill. Along with it come the logistics of coordinating with your pharmacy, understanding the drug, experiencing its effects on your body, and getting into a routine of taking it, to name a few. On top of it, for many people who take prescription medication, there are multiple medications to juggle.
A few pointers from a nurse can help make medication management simpler.
While it can sometimes feel overwhelming, Jodi Cigelske, RN, our Residential Health Care Coordinator, suggests these 7 tips to help stay on top of your medications, whether it’s two of them or twelve.
With a little direction and effort on your end, you can take charge of those meds and confidently stay on track.
The right packaging option can help make taking medications a breeze.
Innovative tools like pill organizer boxes can make managing medications easier.
Taking medication with plenty of liquid helps push the pill all the way down into the stomach.
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