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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