Most seniors take at least a few different types of medications. As seniors get older the medications and supplements that they take can start to take up a lot of space. And seniors can start to become confused about the best way to take and store their medications. Here are some of the best medication storage tips for seniors, and how elder care can help keep your elderly parent organized:
Don’t Keep Medications In The Bathroom
Many seniors keep their medications in the bathroom because that’s where the medicine cabinet is. But there are a lot of medications that can be less effective if they are stored in a warm humid environment like the bathroom. And medications that need to be taken with food or milk shouldn’t be kept in the bathroom because then seniors need to make an extra trip to the condition before taking them. The best place to keep medications is where they are easy to access every day. An easy to reach kitchen cabinet by the fridge is really the ideal place to keep medications.
Group Medications By When They Need To Be Taken
When senior or an elder care provider is organizing a senior’s medications they should group the medications by when they need to be taken. One group can be all the medications that need to be taken in the morning. Another group can be all the medications that need to be taken at night. And a third group could be all the medications that need to be taken with food. Keeping medications in convenient groups will help seniors remember what to take when.
Keep An Inventory List
Seniors should always keep an updated list of all the medications that they take and when they will need to phone in a refill for that medication. This is something that elder care providers can be a big help with. They can organize the medications, keep the list updated, and make sure that refills are ready to go when they’re needed. It’s also a good idea to email the doctor’s office an organized list of medications so that they have a complete list of all medications your senior parent takes.
Keep The Dates Front Facing On Medications
It can be difficult to keep track of when medications expire. Seniors should keep all of their medication bottles front facing at all times so they just need to glance at the label to see when that medication expires. It’s a simple thing, but it can ensure that seniors aren’t taking expired medications and that they are getting their refills when they need them. An elder care provider can also help seniors keep track of the dates on their medications.
Rely on Elder Care
Seniors who are taking a lot of medications should have elder care to help them keep all their medications safe. Elder care providers can make sure that seniors are getting their medications when they are supposed to take them. They can also make sure that seniors don’t run out of critical medications.
If you or an aging loved one are considering elder care in Cleburne, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today. Call (817) 631-7710
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high quality home care in Parker County, Tarrant County, Johnson County, Hood County, Somervell County, Erath County, Bosque County and Hamilton County in Texas.
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