Medication management is a hot topic. And it should be. Medication confusion and home medication errors account for additional health expenses, hospital readmissions and even falls at home. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2012) noted that half of the people who go home from the hospital have medication errors and problems within the first month of discharge. According to an article in Drugs & Aging (2005), as many as 200,000 people may die of medication-related problems each year in the United States.
Managing medications can be a real headache for some clients and families, as it requires time and attention to detail. And the headaches are no surprise when we consider the following circumstances that can contribute to the confusion:
So let’s do this! Let’s go from muddled to methodical and get those medications under control for yourself or for someone in your care. Below are 3 easy, but important, steps you can take to gain better peace of mind and #happieraging when it comes to dealing with meds.
Get to it! Make your list, choose your medication planner (and use it consistently,) commit to one pharmacy, and stay in communication with your doctor. If you need assistance with medication management, call us! We can help! To look at our Medication Management plan and other services, visit our website here.
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