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I know it's hard, but if they are stubborn like my father, you may nede to let them do what they feel is best for them at the time. I know with my father he doesn't take care of himself like I think he should (i.e. eating, drinking water, etc) but if he has chosen to get by without life sustaining methods that I feel he needs, I have to step back and just try to encourage him to take care of himself. After that, I have to believe that there is a purpose to everything and I can only do so much.
That is always a tough one. Give the option of now or in 10 minutes, give a choice of the drink to take the medication with or if there is a problem with swallowing, put the meds in pudding which makes it go down easier. Never argue, that usually makes things worse. You can always go back in 15-30 minutes and give a reminder. Don't push as that generally makes people want to stand their ground. We all have the right to refuse medications, however I understand their importance. Giving people a choice makes them feel like they still have some control. good luck.
Sometimes it is the sheer number of pills that makes someone balk. After all, they don't think they are sick, so why all the pills?
When that seems to be the problem, I just remove the less important ones for a couple of days and then gradually reintroduce them.
Getting MIL to drink enough water or juice to get them down seems to be our main battle. She just sips and would probably take them dry if she could manage that. Sometimes she just wants to chew them. Anyone have a solution for that??
I agree, I really hate taking mine, but I know without what would happen. It's even more difficult to take meds when you have that little sick to my stomach feeling. what ever works-do it.
This will not work with people who cannot be reasoned with but with those who can be sometimes it works to ask them what took place the last time they stopped taking their medicine.
My parents weren't really taking all their meds so I made large print (size 16 font) medication checklist, one per week, top of page has morning meds all listed, then mid-day, dinnertime, and evening, also their daily BP and a space to write down, any health problems that day? It has really helped them focus, and feel perhaps like they are back at work or maybe school, cause they know I am going to check it. And they can check each other's. One time I brougnt these in to doctor office and it was very helpful-mom felt like she was very impressive to the doctor.
One of the first questions I have to ask is why is s/he refusing the medications?
Is this person living alone? Are they 'forgetting' or refusing?
How old is this person?
My thoughts are some of these pills are HUGE. Many tell you not to crush. I've seen in rehab with my mom they just crush them anyway and/or come in liquid form that they can just hide in the drinks, applesauce, yogurt, whatever they love to eat. Many of the meds just don't work as they are SUPPOSED to work when given this way but some is better than none in my opinion and perhaps the doctor can advise you of another medication to take that would work crushed.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
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.
I agree that:
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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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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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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.
When that seems to be the problem, I just remove the less important ones for a couple of days and then gradually reintroduce them.
Getting MIL to drink enough water or juice to get them down seems to be our main battle. She just sips and would probably take them dry if she could manage that. Sometimes she just wants to chew them. Anyone have a solution for that??
Is this person living alone? Are they 'forgetting' or refusing?
How old is this person?
My thoughts are some of these pills are HUGE. Many tell you not to crush. I've seen in rehab with my mom they just crush them anyway and/or come in liquid form that they can just hide in the drinks, applesauce, yogurt, whatever they love to eat. Many of the meds just don't work as they are SUPPOSED to work when given this way but some is better than none in my opinion and perhaps the doctor can advise you of another medication to take that would work crushed.