If your aging loved one is having difficulty remembering to take their medications, this is a danger to their health. While your loved one may wish to remain independent, there comes a time when you must decide if they need more help. The compassionate team at CarePatrol of Connecticut in Westport have been matching seniors with the highest quality assisted living services for over 20 years. Here they discuss a few of the reasons to consider assisted living as the best option for medication management.

Why Assisted Living Services Are Good for Medication Management

1. Arrange Medications

As seniors age, they require more medications to treat a variety of ailments and conditions. Because of this, it becomes difficult remembering when to take them all. At an assisted living facility, a licensed nurse is on staff to handle every aspect of administering medication.

2. Schedule Refills

A nurse is also working directly with the doctor and will know when to schedule refills so your loved one does not have to go without their required medications for any period. 

3. Monitor Side Effects

An elderly patient may not be aware of the potential side effects of the drugs they are taking or how to recognize the signs. A licensed nurse will watch for these symptoms and consult a doctor if they believe it’s time for a new medication.

If it’s time to start reviewing the best care options for your elderly loved one, turn to the professionals at CarePatrol of Connecticut, serving Western and Central Connecticut. They will be attentive to the needs of both you and your loved one and help you to find the best assisted living services. Contact them today at (203) 244-9562 or visit the website for more information.