Medication Management
Improve Safety With Medication Management in Saginaw & Nearby Areas
Most older adults take at least one medication, and many are taking multiple prescriptions. Each medication comes with specific instructions: Some need to be taken with water, or with food, or on an empty stomach. Some require just one dose in the morning, while others need to be taken every eight hours. Sometimes there are contraindications that make it dangerous to take a medication with another, or with certain types of foods, making careful management essential.
Given all the details around medication adherence, it’s easy to see how challenging it can be to follow doctors’ orders. Pill boxes with daily and timed compartments can be helpful, but they also introduce the risk of errors if medications aren’t placed correctly when filling the boxes.
How Medication Management Services Help
Because we offer both skilled nursing and nonmedical home care services, we can ensure medication compliance in a variety of ways, according to each person’s particular circumstances and needs. For instance, we can:- Take care of medication setups
- Pick up prescriptions and refills
- Provide medication reminders
- Closely monitor for any side effects or reactions and report them immediately
- Offer support for safe walking and transfers as needed if meds increase fall risk
- And more
How Can I Get Started With Medication Management Services?
The process is simple! We offer a free consultation in the comfort of your home. We’ll meet with you and the individual in need of care and develop a plan that includes a list of all medications being taken, both prescription and over-the-counter, along with all pertinent details from the prescribing physicians.
We’ll work with you to determine the level of medication assistance needed. We will also review the plan regularly and revise as needed when medications or health needs change.
We’re Ready to Help When You Need Us!
Reach out to us at 877.308.1212 to inquire about our medication management services or any of our other home care services, available in, Alpena, West Branch, Saginaw, Traverse City, and the surrounding areas in Northern and Central Michigan.