Juggling multiple medications along with doctors’ appointments, lab work, and physical therapy can be challenging for seniors coping with health issues. Missing doses leads to poor control of conditions and avoidable hospitalizations. That’s why regular reminders are so important.

At ComForCare of Tri-Valley, our compassionate caregivers provide customized medical reminder services. We prompt clients about every dose, test, and visit to keep their care on track. Below we answer common questions about our oversight assistance.

How do your medical reminders work?

Our caregivers create comprehensive schedules of all prescription medications, vitamins, appointments, home health visits, and therapies a senior must manage. We input these into calendars and tack boards posted in the home. 

Based on ideal times, we provide verbal prompts on when to take each medication dose or perform health tasks. Before outside appointments, we give friendly reminders of arrival times and any prep needed. We provide transportation if needed.

What’s included in medication management?

Beyond prompts, our full oversight includes:  

• Organizing bottles/boxes clearly
• Ensuring adequate refills  
• Coordinating deliveries 
• Administering/observing dosages
• Communicating with doctors  
• Monitoring for side effects
• Managing changes

We also provide medication lists to emergency contacts and visiting health workers. Proper usage improves health outcomes.

How are therapy reminders helpful?

For seniors undergoing physical, occupational or speech therapy at home, we provide:

• Explanation of therapy instructions
• Encouragement before exercises
• Equipment and setup  
• Hands-on assistance
• Motivation and feedback  
• Logging of activity for the record

Our involvement facilitates better progress through the therapeutic plan.

Do you assist with medical equipment?
 
Absolutely. Examples include:

• CPAP mask reminders  
• Setting up nebulizers
• Applying compression socks
• Use prompts for mobility aids like canes
• Maintaining feeding supplies 
• Checking oxygen levels

Proper medical equipment use prevents complications. We ensure everything is sanitized and in working order.

What if a senior refuses reminders or resists care?

We understand seniors may become upset or defiant, especially with cognitive conditions like dementia. Our caregivers use creative approaches like:
 

• Attempting reminders at different times of day when moods are better.
• Involving family to reinforce importance.
• Explaining risks of skipping care in positive tones.  
• Interspersing activities the senior enjoys between medical tasks.
• Being persistent and patient without becoming confrontational.

We aim to make adherence as pleasant as possible while keeping health goals on track. Open communication is key.

How can families participate in reminders? 

Our caregivers keep families informed of all care schedules and updates. Ways families can assist include: 

• Initially sharing medical background details. 
• Attending doctor appointments for second opinions.
• Reinforcing reminders during visits.
• Acknowledging successes on following reminders.
• Reordering medications for delivery.  
• Providing supplemental oversight between caregiver visits.

We collaborate closely with families to give seniors the best support system possible.

Do reminders continue overnight and on weekends?

Yes, we provide 24/7 in-home care including overnight and weekend assistance. For medications given at bedtime, we remain on site to prompt and administer accurately.  

Even when not present around the clock, we give reminder calls to seniors and check in frequently. We also equip families to assist when we’re not present. Ongoing oversight prevents lapses.

Let Us Remember for You

Juggling healthcare responsibilities should not be a source of stress. Our professional caregivers manage all medical reminders and routines so seniors can simply focus on healing. Contact ComForCare of Tri-Valley to learn more about our thorough oversight services.

Whether your loved one needs assistance only a few hours a week or around-the-clock, our team is happy to help! Call (510) 538-2273 to learn more about the transition care services offered through ComForCare Home Care (Tri-Valley, CA).