How a Caretaker Can Help Seniors Manage Medication Schedules and Organization
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How a Caretaker Can Help Seniors Manage Medication Schedules and Organization

As a senior, can you remember how many times you've forgotten to take your meds? Does refilling those pill organizers feel like an all-day task? It's always okay to ask for assistance, and you don't have to rely on your family or friends. A caretaker can help seniors like you with their medication schedules and organization so that they can remain independent for as long as possible.

This is what you need to know about an in-home caregiver's role in medication management! 

Common Reasons Seniors Need Help With Their Medications

Here are just a few reasons why medication management is such a challenge for seniors and their families: 

  • Seniors tend to forget to take their medications.
  • Medication changes add confusion to their routine.
  • Mistakes when taking medications can cause serious health problems or even death.
  • It's essential to make sure doctors aren't prescribing conflicting medications.
  • Pills often look alike.
  • Some seniors are resistant to taking their meds, for varying reasons.

How a Caretaker Can Help Seniors Manage Medication Schedules and Organization

Having a caretaker can make it easier for seniors to manage their medication schedules and organization. Here's what they can do to help: 

Create a Medication Log

Keeping a medication log can help keep track of different medications, dosages, and instructions. The log can also help seniors remember when they last took each medication and whether they need to take another dose. It's also helpful to keep track of medication adjustments and to keep doctors on the same page when the senior is treated by multiple healthcare providers. 

Provide Assistance With Refills and Prescription Changes

Caretakers can also help with refills and prescription changes. Common tasks include contacting the doctor or pharmacy to order meds, going to the pharmacy to pick up medications, and discussing possible changes to dosage or frequency with either or both the doctor and the pharmacist. 

Fill Pill Dispensers and Organizers

Caretakers can make it easier for seniors to take their medications as prescribed. This may include counting out pills, sorting them by type, and filling automatic organizers or automatic pill dispensers. 

What Else Can a Caretaker Do? 

When you think of in-home caretakers, you might think of round-the-clock care. In reality, there's a lot more (or less) they can do to enhance a senior's life. Here are just a few: 

  • Help prepare meals
  • Assist with errands and shopping
  • Help with light housework
  • Provide transportation
  • Assist with personal care
  • Help coordinate schedules, from appointments to medications
  • Provide companionship

An in-home caregiver can also just drop by to see if you need anything, and to make sure you're safe and secure in your home. That gives many seniors the confidence they need to live independently. 

Senior Helpers Wilmington Is Here to Help

Having a caretaker can provide seniors in New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Wilmington counties with personalized assistance to help them safely and confidently remain in their own homes for as long as possible. If you need an in-home senior care company, please contact us at  Senior Helpers Wilmington for more information.