If you find yourself forgetting to take your medication or your medication routine is becoming complicated, we can help. Our caregivers at SHH can remind you when it is time to take your medications and help you follow the instructions provided by your Dr. We do also assist with opening pill bottles and coordinate trips to the pharmacy to ensure you don't run out of your medications. Medication Management is suitable for seniors dealing with medical conditions or ailments like Alzheimer's or dementia as many are prescribed numerous medications to assist with their impairment in order to promote sleep, reduce anxiety and improve their mood. If you are willing to donate for seniors with Alzhiemers/Dementia, your little donation can help, visit our office for more details. All information are kept confidentially.
Statistics show that as we age we take more medications than the general population. And also according to Canadian Institute for Health Information, more than 66% of seniors take 5 or more medications and 25% take 10 or more. With that been said Studies has also shown that the more medications we take, the greater the risk of a fall or medical emergency. Potential side effects do occur with medications, complicated medication schedules can cause missed doses, incorrect dosages or even taking medicines at the wrong times. Hasn't it occurred to you that doctors and pharmacists stress the importance of taking medications, not only taken but taken as it prescribed.
Did you know failing to take the proper medication at the right time accounts for 25% all hospital admissions for those 65 and older
These could also leads to 40% increase in the risk of nursing home admission
Older adults with high blood pressure have a 540% higher risk of hospitalization, rehospitalization and premature death, and those with diabetes have a 250% higher risk