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Senior Care Support
Services: Medication Management
Senior Citizens and
Medication
People age 65 and older consume more prescription and
over-the-counter (OTC) medicines than any other age group. Older people
tend to have more long-term, chronic illnesses – such as arthritis,
diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease – than do younger
people. Because they may have a number of diseases or disabilities at
the same time, it is common for older people to take many different
drugs. This may be riskier for older adults, especially when several
medicines are used at one time. Taking different medicines is not always
easy to do right. It may be hard to remember what each medicine is for,
how you should take it and when you should take it. Utilizing an
clinical eldercare specialist for Medication Management provide a safe
and effective means to ensure compliance with medicine routine and
avoids many of the complications from multi medications.
St. Andrew's Staff Will:
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Develop a daily checklist for both
prescription and over the counter (OTC) medicines to include the physicians name,
dosage and times of day to take it. A copy is also given to the family caregiver.
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Check labels and all written information
to make sure it is for the correct person and the correct directions
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Check expiration dates and throw away
expired medications.
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Notify physician immediately if any
problems occur
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Watch for any interaction and notify
physician if any occur
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Ensure your physicians review your
medication regularly
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Establish reminders to ensure all
dosages are taken appropriately and in compliance with physicians
orders
Email
a St. Andrew's Senior Care Manager for more information or to schedule a
telephone consultation. If
you're still unsure if at home care is what you need, call (314) 726-5766.
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