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Older adults can be harmed at home due to inadvertently taking too much medication. This risk is greater with dementia because the person may not recall if or when they had taken their last dose. So, they take it again and sometimes, even again. Or, he or she may take the wrong medication or get confused about the instructions, such as not understanding that they can take two drugs together if one label read “every 12 hours” and the other “twice daily.”
There are various ways to reduce the risk of medication errors. The right approach (or combination of approaches) is unique to the person with dementia. You must consider their living situation, personality, remaining abilities, functional losses and where their medication regimen fails. Here are three ways to intervene:
If the person is confused by dosage instructions, gadgets or storage, methods should be combined with human supervision to ensure the right pills are taken at the right time. ComForCare Home Care can help with that. Our caregivers provide medication reminders and assist with personal care and meal preparation. To learn more about services in your area, contact your local ComForCare office.
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