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Medication Management & Compliance



Do you recognize any of the issues in the right column of this page?

Take a hard look at the list of problems and risks of medication non-compliance, which are now commonplace. This is only a partial list mind you.

Now, imagine the peace of mind you could have knowing that your health (or that of a loved one) is being "guarded" each week by a professional nurse?

Imagine how you'll feel when your worries about medication are over.

Imagine what it will be like knowing a competent and caring professional is looking after you or your loved one — each and every week.

It's very liberating. You'll be happier, healthier and safer...

 

AM / PM — A Medication Management Service

medication compliance & medication management

 

How It Works


Every week your Medication Nurse will:

• Review all of your prescription medications, over the counter medications, herbal preparations, vitamins, supplements, etc.

• Develop a checklist of medications, including vital information such as dosage times and amounts, and substances to avoid while you are using certain medications.

• Reorder your medications.

• Pre-pour regular medications.

• Monitor vital signs.

• Set-up reminders to ensure that a daily medication routine is established.

• Help you to understand your medication.

• Answer your questions regarding the use, effects and side effects of your medications.

• Update your medication list so that you have a handy, accurate list to bring to physician visits.

• Check labels, expiration dates and any warnings that may be indicated.

• Watch closely for interactions or side effects and notify your physician if you experience any problems.

• Ensure regular review of your medications by your physician(s).

• Contact physicians on your behalf with concerns, feedback, side effects and other important matters.

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Medication Dangers

Do You or a Loved One Experience Any of These Problems?

Problem: Occasionally you forget to take your medication...

Problem: Occasionally you misplace your medication...

Problem: You can't keep track of all the interactions between various drugs and nutritional supplements. The more prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and/or supplements you take, the more difficult it is to remember all possible interactions - a dangerous scenario...

Problem: You are having some trouble staying on a schedule for individual medications. For example, have you ever forgotten to take your morning pill only to try and "make up" by taking it at night? With certain drugs, this can have negative consequences...

Problem: Your medications change or you occasionally try something new and can't keep up with the new information, routines and schedules that always seem to change...

Problem: You are having some difficulties reading pill bottle labels or the lables on your medication tray.

Problem: You occasionally or regularly forget to reorder your medications.

Problem: You have some trouble portioning out or pouring your medications into trays. Occasionally you mix up days and pills, taking either too much or too little of a medication.

Problem: You are using medicine that is older than 6 months. This is medicine that should have been consumed already. Medications lose their potency over time so don't keep old medications in circulation....

Problem: You experience mild side effects on occasion but don't want to go through the hassle of scheduling, visiting or "bothering" your doctor.

Problem: When you go to the doctor, you don't have organized, updated medication records that can give your doctor clarity of your current health situation. How can she make good, informed decisions concerning your health without this critical information?

Problem: Working with doctors, pharmacists and their staff can be difficult at times. Out of love, a relative like a daughter or son may try to help manage your health along with the associated medication chaos. But, because they are so busy with their own lives, it's difficult for them to keep up with the demands. It may be putting strain on your relationships.

Problem: Your loved one does not listen to you about taking their medication correctly. They seem to respond better when the doctor tells them...

Problem: Many seniors today suffer from age-related brain disorders such as Alzheimers. Regardless of which stage of progression they are in, medication non-compliance will occur...

Problem: Your caregiver (home health aide, personal care aide, etc.) "trays up" your medications. This is not only dangerous, but illegal in most states. It is illegal in New York. RN's and licensed practical nurses are the only caregivers qualified to tray medications...

Medication Management Solves These Problems !

 


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