According to NIH*, 80% of older adults have at least one condition. The most common issues regarding senior citizens and medication are the following.
- Misunderstanding instructions and improperly taking medications
- Missed or incorrect doses
- Visual problems that impact their ability to safely take medications as prescribed
- Inability to remember whether the medication was taken
- Allergic reactions
- Perceived cost of the medication
- Unfilled prescriptions
- Inappropriate storage
In-home care can help alleviate some of these issues. Queen City Elder Care’s trained senior care professionals will help give medication reminders to clients as well as assist in tracking medication times and recording intake. They can also report any side effects to family or appropriate medical professionals. The RN Supervisor will do a complete inventory of medication upon the start of service and will also help coordinate services to gain medications for their clients. The caregivers will report if doses are missed.
Here are some additional benefits of in-home care for medication management.
- Increasing adherence to the medication regime
- Early detection of side effects or complications
- Help implement the treatment plan created by a medical professional
- Decreasing the number of urgent care/ER visits and/or hospitalizations
Call Queen City Elder Care today to discover how In-Home Care can increase adherence to your plan of care.
* https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/d7/MedAgeBrain-Brochure.pdf
If you or an aging loved one is considering hiring Home Care Services in Indian Hill OH, please contact the caring staff at Queen City Elder Care today. Serving Cincinnati and Surrounding Communities. Call Us Today (513) 510-4410.
Michele Vollmer is a visionary leader who is perpetually searching for ways to improve, so to remain at the leading edge of the home care industry.She has served in the healthcare industry since 1989, including pharmaceutical and home health sales, as well as hospice sales and sales management
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