Medication Management in Jacksonville & South Duval County
Seniors often forget to take their medication on time or in the correct dosage. Our reminders can help keep them on schedule.
What Is Medication Management?
The proper administration of multiple medications throughout the day can be a challenge for most people, especially for the elderly. Our at-home senior care team in Jacksonville assists in medication management by tracking medication times and reminding clients to take their medications on schedule.
What Tasks Does Medication Management Include?
Medication management includes the following tasks to help your loved one remain healthy and safe:Complete inventory of medicationsMaintain and track medication scheduleReport any side effects to family members and medical personnelReminders to take medications on time and in the proper dosage
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- Complete inventory of medications
- Maintain and track medication schedule
- Report any side effects to family members and medical personnel
- Reminders to take medications on time and in the proper dosage
Some Things to Consider
- Seniors 50+ use more prescription and over-the-counter medicines than any other age group. They are at the highest risk for being hospitalized for a medication mishap. Many of these mishaps could have been avoided with proper medication management from Jacksonville’s most trusted at-home senior care professionals at Caring.
- 1.3 million Americans are injured each year due to medication errors. The most common causes of these errors in seniors are confusing packaging, poor communication, overdosing, and dangerous interactions with other medications or foods. A little help from Jacksonville’s at-home senior care specialists can mean all the difference.
How Much Do Med Reminders Cost?
At Caring Senior Service, we charge a flat, hourly rate regardless of the services required, whether it’s medication management or any other senior care service. This rate stays the same on weekends, nights, and holidays, so you or a loved one can get care when you need it.
Ready to discuss how Caring Senior Service can help you with at-home senior care services in Jacksonville and Duval County?
Talk to us today about your home care needs.