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I've been reading this forum about how many pills the seniors are taking, my parents included. They would love to stop. 84 years old and taking 10 a day.
I'm not sure. I take insulin, as a Type I. I will say that even if it did, I'd be wary of a senior measuring their own med. I think I would even be wary of doing it for myself.
If they don't want to continue all the pills, why not discuss it with their doctor. I've read that some seniors, decide that they don't want to take certain kinds of preventative meds, like Statins. I think meds for diabetes is different though, since if not taken, you can get sick real quick.
esposta, even if a pill is made in a liquid form, it is still a "prescription". Making it liquid doesn't change anything.
I agree, there are times when one is taking too many pills. My parents had a long list of pills, half were vitamin pills which I didn't think they needed.
Ok, now to see about the prescription be made into liquid form. There are special "compounding" drug stores that will do this. And they can add flavorings to the liquids to make the liquid taste better, for example grape or cherry.
Please note it is a hassle trying to get the right amount of liquid into the syringe or spoon syringe, the print on the syringe is very small. Then washing out the syringe/spoon after each use. I rather just take the meds in pill form, much easier.
Thank you for your thoughts. The pill is the easiest when thinking about the spoon. especially since they are a bit shakey. I might look into the pharmacy about the compounding.
Compounding pharmacies are also good if there is a very large pill that someone needs to take [some call it a "horse pill" because of its size], this pharmacy might be able to make the pill in a smaller size.
Also good if someone feels sick from taking a certain needed pill, the pill can be compounded using different "filler" ingredients... sometimes it is the filler which makes the pill bigger thus easier to handle that causes the side effect problem.... or the binder that keeps the pill together.... or the coating which makes the pill easier to swallow.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If they don't want to continue all the pills, why not discuss it with their doctor. I've read that some seniors, decide that they don't want to take certain kinds of preventative meds, like Statins. I think meds for diabetes is different though, since if not taken, you can get sick real quick.
I agree, there are times when one is taking too many pills. My parents had a long list of pills, half were vitamin pills which I didn't think they needed.
Ok, now to see about the prescription be made into liquid form. There are special "compounding" drug stores that will do this. And they can add flavorings to the liquids to make the liquid taste better, for example grape or cherry.
Please note it is a hassle trying to get the right amount of liquid into the syringe or spoon syringe, the print on the syringe is very small. Then washing out the syringe/spoon after each use. I rather just take the meds in pill form, much easier.
especially since they are a bit shakey. I might look into the pharmacy about the compounding.
Also good if someone feels sick from taking a certain needed pill, the pill can be compounded using different "filler" ingredients... sometimes it is the filler which makes the pill bigger thus easier to handle that causes the side effect problem.... or the binder that keeps the pill together.... or the coating which makes the pill easier to swallow.