Prescription delivery pros and cons for seniors and how in-home caregivers can help in Conway, AR
Visiting Angels of Conway, Arkansas, provides quality in-home caregivers for aging seniors.
The seniors in your life may be unable to travel, making trips to the pharmacy difficult or impossible. Luckily, most pharmacies deliver medications directly to people via in-person delivery or by mail through a carrier.
Here’s what to know regarding delivering medication.
Prescription delivery benefits for seniors
People today love the convenience of ordering things from home without having to travel, including for medications. These medications can come in blister packs, giving seniors and their in-home caregivers' easy access to them to take as directed.
Managing, monitoring, and paying for medication is often done today by using mobile device applications. Family members can help seniors to use this technology.
Automatic prescription refills can help seniors with memory issues obtain their medication. Same-day medication delivery is an option, significantly to help seniors start a brand new medication regimen quickly.
Disadvantages of prescription delivery
A prescription may contain more medication than needed if your loved one has an auto-refill option for it. Remember to cancel this if required. The same is true if a physician reduces dosage or frequency.
In some cases, medication can take several days to arrive, which may cause problems if the senior is starting a new medication, for example.
Seniors may also need help figuring out when a prescription has arrived and how to use and properly store it.
How to manage your senior’s medication delivery
Assist your senior in managing their medication. You should know how, when, and how often it’s delivered, what it is (including dosage), how it’s used, and whom to contact to have questions answered. Also, help them unpack and sort their medication correctly once it’s delivered.
Hire an in-home caregiver to assist your loved ones with their medication delivery and storage needs, including reminders to take medication. The caregiver can be alerted for medication problems such as side effects and contact you immediately if needed.
Visiting Angels of Conway is here for you
The staff at Visiting Angels of Conway, Arkansas, and surrounding areas are trained professionals who can discuss these issues and answer any questions you have about how they can help your loved one manages their medication. Contact Visiting Angels of Conway for more information by clicking the buttons below and setting up a free consultation.
