Medication Support Tips for Seniors, Caregivers, and Families

5 Tips to Manage Your Medications Safely🔧 🩺

— Learn how to organize, track, and safely manage medications.

1️⃣ Write down new prescriptions 📋

Why: Having an up-to-date list helps your healthcare team make the best decisions for your care and avoid possible medication mix-ups.

2️⃣  Use a Pill Organizer💊

Why: Missed doses double dosing may lead to complications.

3️⃣  Set Daily Reminders

Why: Medications work best when taken at the right time a subheading.

4️⃣ Check before you combine medications ❓  

Why: This may help prevent harmful side effects  or reduced effectiveness.

5️⃣   Store Meds Safely 📦

Why: Proper storage may help your meds actually work when you take them.

💡 Pro Tip

  • Bring your updated list and any pill bottles to your appointments.

  • It helps providers know what medications you are on, prevent errors, and protect you from harmful interactions.

This post is brought to you by TeleaNurse — real-world health tips from a nurse who gets it.

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