Medication Management Service
Right at Home Boston and North Medication Management Services
Older adults tend to have more daily prescriptions for different health conditions, compared to other age groups and they also benefit the most from them. However, older adults have a higher risk than other age groups for not taking medications correctly. Taking medications appropriately is vital to sustain adequate health and well-being, and non-adherence can have harmful consequences. Things like complex medication schedules can lead to mistakes which can include: missed doses, taking incorrect amounts, taking medications at the incorrect time. These mistakes can lead to hospitalizations or serious illnesses. For the elderly, approximately 1 out of every 10 hospital admissions are a result misuse of medications. Per the American Heart Association, it is predicted that three out of every four Americans do not take their medications correctly 1. Not taking a medication correctly can heave serious harmful consequences and can lead to death. For any questions or concerns that you may have about a particular medication please refer to a health professional such as a doctor or pharmacist.
At Right at Home Boston and North, we can help your loved one with this very important task to help them remain independent and healthy. The team at Right at Home will work your loved one to ensure that medications are taken safely and that they adhere to a medication regimen. At Right at Home, we offer RightMeds and Medication Management. Our services also include assistance with medication reminders such as cues to take medications at specific times per day. These programs allow for families to feel confident that their loved one’s medications are being taken in compliance with doctor’s orders. To learn more information about Right at Home Boston and North’s Medication Management Programs and prices please call us today at 1-877-500-CARE (2273).
References:
- American Heart Association (2016). “Medication Adherence-Taking Your Meds as Directed”. Heart.org. Web. 23 Jan. 2017.
