Managing Medications
Tips for caregivers who manage medications for their elderly loved ones.
Managing Meds with Mom
My mom has the engineer’s mind in our family, so I always pay attention to the solutions she creates. On a recent visit she showed me how she makes it easier to manage her medications. She uses a different size pill box for the morning meds and the evening meds. This allows her to see [...]
Elderly Parents Not Taking Their Medications? Partner With Your Pharmacist!
Failure to take medications as prescribed is a leading cause of problems for senior citizens, and can contribute to them prematurely losing their health and independence. A 2012 study indicates that the most pervasive reason for non-compliance is the cost of the medication, but that patients are more likely to take their medication if they [...]
Video: Caregivers and Medication Management Review
In the sixth of 6 videos for caregivers and health care providers, we review the materials presented in the series. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a series of six videos called “Helping Patients & Family Caregivers Take the Next Step in [...]
Video: Help with Medication Costs for Senior Citizens
In the fifth of 6 videos for caregivers and health care providers, learn how to get help finding a Part D plan, programs and benefits that can help with drug costs, and cost saving strategies. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a [...]
Video: How to Help Elderly Parents Who Don’t Take Their Medications
In the fourth of 6 videos for caregivers and health care providers, learn how many people may not be medication compliant, practical solutions for non-compliance, and the role of education and persuasion. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a series of [...]
Video: Medication Management in Care Facilities
In the third of 6 videos for caregivers and health care providers, learn how medication is usually dispensed in an institution, where to find medication management and caregiver help on the web. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a series of six [...]
Video: The Role of Family Caregivers in Managing Medications for Elderly Loved Ones
In the second of 6 videos for caregivers and health care providers, learn what medication reconciliation means, the roles of family caregivers and health professionals, and the problems reconciliation can identify. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a series of six [...]
Video: Helping Caregivers Manage the Medications for their Elderly Loved Ones — Introduction
Managing medications can be one of the most important roles of a caregiver. Doctors can prescribe medications, but it is up to caregivers to help patients take the medications as they are prescribed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care campaign collaborated on a series [...]
