Medication Management and the Safety of Your Loved One

by Hearts of Gold Home Care
(Round Lake, IL)

Medications play an important role in staying healthy. Medication is a part of the daily routine for seniors. Aging adults take 5 or more prescribed medications daily. Not to mention over-the counter medications as well.

The last thing families and seniors need is to worry about medication errors. Failing eyesight and memory can contribute to medication errors. Medication errors can lead to potentially dangerous drug interactions, confusion, dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness which can lead to injury from a fall, loss of independence, emergency room visits and hospitalization and at times, placement in a facility.

The risk of adverse effects increase with the number of drugs prescribed. Due to medication related problems, seniors experience more hospital admissions than any other group. Fifty-seven percent of seniors forget to take their medication. Twenty percent forget to fill their prescriptions. Drug related illness is a significant health problem, especially with the senior population,

The more medications a senior takes, the harder it is to manage the medication regiment. There are a number of medication reminder technologies available. From telephone based reminders to electronic dispensing systems.

Even though these new technologies are helpful, do they ensure that your loved one will remember to take their medication? Does your loved one understand or know the side effects of each medication? Does your loved one discard any expired or discontinued medication? Do these technologies help you be more knowledgeable about your medication?

Being knowledgeable about your medications is crucial for your safety, health and well-being. Families need to pay special attention and watch for any changes or adverse effects. Families and seniors and caregivers need to understand each medication and why it was prescribed. Families need to check medicine cabinets and discard any old prescriptions for safety.

At Hearts of Gold Home Care located in Round Lake IL we are your professional liaison to ensure your safety, health and well-being. We provide and coordinate medication management and monthly reviews for all our clients in Lake County IL absolutely free of charge. Our free monthly medication reviews are implemented by a Registered Nurse. Providing you with peace of mind.

The benefits of medication reviews and management are to ensure that seniors are taking medication correctly, know the side effects of their medication, prevent any errors, harm and enhance the quality of your life, safety, health and well-being.

There is no charge for our Monthly Medication Review. It is automatically included in our Care Management Program. It is an added value and benefit for our clients.

At Hearts of Gold Home Care we understand your concerns. If you have any questions regarding our Monthly Medication Review Program. Call us to discuss your needs at 847-740-1550

Hearts of Gold is a Senior Advocate.