Tips on Managing Medications

As you age you can often find that your list of medications has grown over the years.  What is the best way to manage your medications?  

Here are some tips to help you:

Make sure you and your pharmacist have the same information. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or get any additional information you might need.

Write down a schedule of when you are to take your pills and be sure to make updates when anything changes.

Keep your list in an obvious place, on the wall or on your fridge or a table that you always go by.

Your bottles most likely look the same.  Add colored labels to each one for the different medicines.  This can help you keep them straight.

It’s important to work your pill taking into a schedule so that it becomes part of your daily routine.

You can also get a pill organizer if that makes it easier for you.  There are many easily available at your pharmacy or online.

Make a list that you can carry in your wallet or pocket book for when you have doctor’s visits.  Much of this information is online and shared among doctors but it’s good to have just available.

If you are digitally minded you can set up reminders on your phone or on any digital watches you might have.  (We get that this could feel overwhelming to you!)

Finally, review your medications with your doctor annually or as needed.  It’s important for you to feel good about any medicine you are taking.

Private Home Health Care understands that it can get harder to manage everything in your life as you get older.  Keep the faith and try not to get discouraged.  Hopefully every little bit of information you get will help.