{"id":5259,"date":"2018-11-09T17:59:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T17:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/ottawa\/blog\/proper-use-of-prescribed-medication-is-important-for-seniors-in-ottawa\/"},"modified":"2018-11-09T17:59:41","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T17:59:41","slug":"proper-use-of-prescribed-medication-is-important-for-seniors-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/ottawa\/blog\/proper-use-of-prescribed-medication-is-important-for-seniors-in-ottawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Use of Prescribed Medication is Important for Seniors in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medication management and safety is critical for older adults to continue to live independently. Your aging loved one\u2019s health may depend on his or her medications. Just as important, he or she needs t take the correct dosage, and at the right time. Consequences for incorrectly taking medications can be harmful and even lethal. So, what can you do?<\/p>\n

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Take the following steps to help your loved one:<\/h2>\n
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    Create and maintain an updated list of all the medications your loved one is taking and include the reason or symptoms required for taking the medication. When you\u2019re not sure of why it\u2019s prescribed, be sure to make a call to the prescribing doctor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Understand the purpose of the medication and how it\u2019s expected to treat or manage specific symptoms. Know the possible side effects, as well. Take note of symptoms that had previously presented prior to the prescription, and side effects that may have occurred in the past. If symptoms are improved, perhaps the treatment plan needs to be re-evaluated. Side effects can also mean that changes to the treatment plan are necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Be alert for signs that your loved one may be overmedicated, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure. It\u2019s common for older adults to receive higher doses than necessary, and this can become a safety issue. Don\u2019t hesitate to call for medical help immediately if you\u2019re concerned someone may have taken too much medication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Watch for drug interactions, especially when the person you care for is taking multiple prescription medications. You can find free drug interaction checkers online, or just call the doctor\u2019s office if you\u2019re not sure about the safety of drug interaction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Comfort Keepers\u00ae<\/sup> will help ease your medication safety concerns with in-home care services. Our caregivers don\u2019t dispense medication, but they can remind your loved ones of correct doses and times to take their required dosage. If you could benefit from our home care services, don’t\u00a0hesitate to contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Medication management and safety is critical for older adults to continue to live independently. Your aging loved one\u2019s health may depend on his or her medications. Just as important, he or she needs t take the correct dosage, and at the right time. Consequences for incorrectly taking medications can be harmful and even lethal. 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