Medication Assistance
Assisting with medications is NOT giving medications, but helping the person to take their own medicines., Assistance with self-administered medications means taking the medication from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container.
Don’t Overlook The Importance Of Proper Medication Management!
One of the biggest threats to a senior’s continued independence and safety at home is hidden right in those pill bottles. Issues like confusion, falling/fainting, nausea and all types of symptoms may result from interactions, side effects, over medication or improperly taking medications.
Should a caregiver administer medication?
Properly prescribing and administering medication means knowing all the facts.Our caregivers can actively prevent allergic reactions, crossover reactions, adverse drug reactions and overdoses. (Crossover reactions occur when a care recipient takes incompatible medications)