As our loved ones age and become more fragile with their bodies, medications assist in prolonging life and certain ailments. It is also common that the older you get, the more medications that are needed daily. More than 700,000 visits to the hospital are due to drug medication errors. Below is a list to ensure that your loved one can prevent errors while administering their medications.

-Keep a list of current medications as well as surgeries, diagnosis, and allergies available for your caregiver. You can also print this list out when vising a doctor’s office for easier updates! Print the attached file to assist you today

-Take medications only as prescribed. Speak to your doctor if you feel any changes that need to be made

-Use a medication/pill box to better manage medications that need to be taken multiple times a day. These can be purchases at your local drugstore

-Store medications in a dry place

Questions to ask your Pharmacist

Remember to ask your pharmacist for generic brands to assist with lower costs as well as senior citizen discounts.

There are typically 24-hour telephone and emergency services as well for any questions you may have after hours.

Inquire about home-delivery services; many companies are now providing medication delivery straight to your door.

Ask about your year-end tax and insurance statements.

Ask about large print labels and easy open containers.

Know the side effects of the medication being taken.

Managing your medications may also be easier when doing business with one reliable pharmacy.

For more help on drug safety precautions, feel free to call us today!