caregiving

My wife started a new medication and then, all of a sudden, it was like she was a different person. She couldn’t remember any of my instructions and she was up all night walking around the house. She was acting very strange and it was frightening! The doctor stopped the new medication and she went […]

This module has provided you with some strategies to support medication management. You have learned about a few key strategies to making medication management easier and safer, you also reviewed tips and tricks related to what to do if the person you care for says “no” to taking their medications, and you also reviewed tips

When speaking with health care professionals about polypharmacy or managing medications, it is important to be prepared so that they can provide the best support, recommendations, or other forms of assistance. For questions about medications, it is ideal to speak with the professional who has prescribed the medication (e.g. a doctor or a nurse practitioner).

As a caregiver, it may feel frustrating if a person refuses to take medications as prescribed. Be creative and test strategies until you find one or two that work for you; this can take time and patience. The following six cards reveal some suggested strategies that may help if the person you are caring for

To optimize the effects of medications and lower the risk of complications, it is very important to check that medications are being taken appropriately and correctly. This starts with a management system that helps with monitoring and scheduling.  Activity 5.1: Watch This is a fun and interesting short video by Dr. Mike Evans about medication

I have to manage all of my husband’s medications so the ‘five questions to ask about medications’ list is so helpful when I am speaking with our doctor! Introduction Managing medications is an important part of caregiving that can be challenging. Depending on a person’s needs and abilities, assistance with medication management may vary between

This module provided you with information and caregiving strategies for nutrition and bladder health. Main topics related to nutrition were how to recognize eating habits, assess for nutrition risk (malnutrition), and strategize ways to encourage good nutrition. You also learned about the link between mouth care and nutrition. This module also addressed some of the

What are some helpful tips for speaking with health care professionals about urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is a sensitive topic. A challenge faced by many caregivers is how to communicate with health care professionals about urinary incontinence. It’s important to be prepared to speak with health care professionals so that they can provide the right