Senior Care Lake County Illinois- The Importance of Medication Management

As we age, we tend to develop more health issues. For every health issue a new medication may be prescribed. By the time an individual reaches their 70's he or she may have several health conditions. Arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, eye disorders, or depression. The more medication you take the higher your chance of an adverse drug reaction. ( visit RX GUARDIAN) http://www.agingwithgrace.net.net. The average seniors takes 6 to 7 medications daily. Adverse reactions to medications account for more than 30% more hospital admission, nursing home admissions. For this reason medication management in the senior population is important.

People today have multiple doctors and visit different pharmacies. In this sense you have no coordination of medication management. Improper use of medications can often contribute to the cause of falls in the elderly. Medication affects elderly people differently. Intervention of a family member is very important when a loved one is confused or forgetful in taking his or her medication.

Seniors may sometimes not take their medication properly because of memory issues, lack of knowledge, fear of side effects or financial concerns. It is important for seniors to understand why and what they are taking. Families may be unaware that their loved one is not taking their medication correctly or at all for that matter. Families and seniors may not always be aware of the drug interactions. But with every added medication there is a safety issue.

Medication can have a significant improvement for seniors in their physical and mental health and well-being. Taking medications properly can significantly improve the overall quality of life. At Hearts of Gold Home Care (http://www.heartsofgoldhomecare.com) our Medication Management Program advocates on your behalf. The most important factor for medication management is for your loved one to keep their doctors appointments. Our Certified Nurse Aides will make sure that your loved one keeps their doctors appointments. Assessing your unique situation and the medications you are taking is important. We document and work with physicians or home health to help prevent drug interactions before they can occur. We document and make sure that each physician your loved one visits is aware of all the medications they may be taking. This can reduce medication errors and keep your loved one in their home longer. We provide complimentary visits to set up, pick-up prescriptions, manage and refill medication boxes on a needed basis. We can provide medication reminder calls daily as a reminder as well as a safety check for your loved ones well-being on days when services are not retained. This is in our clients best interest. Our Medication Management is a free program for families and seniors concerned about a loved one and their medication. It is an added value benefit for our clients that retain their in-home care services through us.
To learn more about our Medication Management Program today please call us at 847-740-1550 or e mail us at heartsofgoldcare@att.net