Seniors and Medication: How to Organize Perscriptions Safely and Effectively

Senior Medication Management  |  June 18, 2021

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About Effective Medication Organization

Seniors Can Organize Their Medications | To yield the best effects, medications have to be taken safely and effectively. They are best taken as prescribed by a doctor or as stated on the label of non-prescription medications. However, adhering to a medication schedule may prove difficult for some seniors. This is especially true when they have to take multiple pills to manage several existing conditions.

Caregivers with a senior who lives independently at home, are often worried about when they are not there. Many seniors benefit from medication reminders and having their meds prepared and set aside when the caregiver is not available.

The good news is that caregivers can ensure seniors are continuously taking the right doses at the right time. The following strategies support seniors with safe medication solutions.

Tips for Organizing Senior Medications:

Tip #1 – Pill organizers or med boxes:

These small plastic containers are available in a variety of configurations at most pharmacies and medication suppliers. This is often offered at no charge. While some organizers can store meds for up to one week, others can hold a full month’s dosage of pills.

Medication boxes are divided into compartments for each day and each dose. Each dose can be labelled by time of day or by meals, whatever suits the client. Another good idea is to set up a colour-based system that clearly labels the compartments and makes the process easier.

Tip #2 – Medication blister packs:

Most pharmacies can arrange for medication organized in blister packs. These blister packs can hold pills for the entire week. Each bubble contains medication organized for a specific time of day and then sealed. Ordering blister packs from your local pharmacy is a simple and affordable way to keep tabs on one’s medication schedule.

Tip #3 – Medication organization devices:

Electronic units such as Comfort Keepers’ SafetyChoice Medication System are specially designed to simplify the entire medication management process. Anytime your loved one is due to take another dose of pills, these devices will provide a series of reminders including an automated voice, flashing lights, and a display screen.

When a dose is skipped, the unit is programmed to automatically alert the staff at our Comfort Keepers Central Monitoring Station. Once an alert signal is sent, our team members will react immediately by notifying a family member or a professional caregiver from your loved one’s emergency contact list. For your peace of mind, the device has a locking storage compartment that limits access to one dose of pills at a time and can store three to four weeks of medication.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Many families prefer Comfort Keepers® when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, British Columbia. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. Comfort Keepers Vancouver also provides home care services like respite care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, and more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Comfort Keeper’s philosophy is to elevate the human spirit, and our caregivers ensure your loved one experiences a better quality of life.

Trained caregivers help provide our senior clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life, keeping them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Bring The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live with Comfort Keepers®

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide elder care in homes throughout Vancouver, keeping seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond. Please call (604) 689-8609. 

Personal Care and Senior Homecare in Vancouver, BC

Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

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