Most aging adults in senior living in Manasota Key, FL, take more than one prescription daily, and it is possible to mistake one for another. Your loved one’s medical issues and symptoms can only be treated and managed if they take their medication as prescribed. That is why they must have proper drug management. Frequent drug errors can be avoided by using a straightforward strategy and attending to the essentials.
Our four-part guide to medication management provides essential information on how we support our residents in our retirement community.
Learn About the Interactions Between Your Medications
There is a higher risk of drug-related and harmful impacts, which could also escalate to trips to the intensive care unit and even admission as the number of drugs a person takes rises.
There may be interactions between the drugs your physicians have authorized for you if you don’t tell them about all the medications you’re already taking. When you’re on many drugs, it might be confusing to figure out which one is triggering adverse reactions. To guarantee you enjoy your golden years in optimal health, the medical team at our retirement community keeps a close eye on all your prescriptions.
Get All of Your Medications From a Single Pharmacy
Doing all medication filling at once at a convenient pharmacy where you trust the professionals is a great way to save time and help ensure you get the best advice. If you stick with a pharmacy, your prescription history will be centralized, allowing your doctor to assess your vulnerability better and collaborate with a medical physician to assist you in minimizing adverse drug reactions.
Talking to a pharmacist might help you reduce your chances of experiencing unwanted effects from medications. Our retirement community also ensures you receive the best possible medical care without breaking the bank unless absolutely necessary.
Make Use of a Pill Organizer or Timer
When dealing with multiple medications, organization is essential. Knowing that pill dispensers can make it much easier for residents to take their medications, our devoted team members ensure that each dispenser is appropriately stocked. They also ensure that residents have the self-discipline and planning skills necessary to make the most of the convenience they provide.
Residents can avoid forgetting to take their prescriptions by scheduling a reminder on their mobile device or watch, placing the prescribed medication in a prominent location (like the cupboard), and having a prescription notebook. Our team members also supervise to ensure that each prescription is taken as and when due.
Take Advantage Of Expert Services
A skilled home health aide can ensure you keep track of daily prescriptions, get renewals, and record any abnormalities with your doctor.
Taking many medications at once can be challenging for aging adults, especially if your loved one is living with dementia or other memory-related conditions and is in a higher level of care. Because of this, retirement communities like ours exist to monitor residents’ drug use and provide a comprehensive health and wellness program so that residents and their families do not need to worry about their well-being.
