Medication

• Place pill medications for each day in a labeled pill box at the beginning of each week.
• Set standard medication time(s) each day according to prescription guidelines. This will help you and your loved one become accustomed to a daily routine.
• Review all possible medication side effects and report any to your loved one’s doctor.
• Save time by ordering all prescription refills at once.
• Make sure medicine cabinets are well-marked and old prescriptions are discarded.
• Download this Medication Chart to keep track of which medications are taken at what time, and if they are taken with or without food.

• Look inside your loved ones' pantry or refrigerator to ensure they have ample amounts of their favorite drinks. This may make taking medications easier.
• Keep medications out of reach of children visiting the home.