One of the more common tasks our caregivers perform with our clients is “Medication Reminders.”  It sounds so simple, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it is, but there are good reasons for making sure that reminder occurs each visit.  125,000 reasons.

Medication non-adherence is responsible for 125,000 deaths and up to 30% of senior hospitalizations every year.  This is a problem that has been studied a lot (you can find a recent literature review paper here) and is on the rise.

It’s not hard to see why.  The average senior takes 5 or more medications a day.  Managing these can be overwhelming!  Doses get mixed up.  Small print on bottles is hard to read.  Memory loss means seniors may forget to take their medications or take too many.  And people often think they feel fine, so they don’t need their medications at all!

At Assisting Hands Broomfield, we help seniors stay on track with their medications.  This helps prevent emergency hospital visits and promotes overall health.  If you are concerned about a loved one, please get in touch for a free consultation.  With the right support, they can maintain their independence and health.