by Guest Author | Feb 7, 2018 | The Caregiver's Toolbox |
With a record number of Americans now over the age of 65, countless numbers of adult “children” are stepping up to act as part- or full-time caregivers for their parents. Not only that, but after a serious injury or illness, many seniors suddenly find... 
by Stefania Shaffer | Sep 7, 2017 | Caregiving 101, Finding Caregiver Support |
There are many compelling reasons that surround my move back home to live with my elderly mother—none the least of which is the near accidental overdose from the many Rx prescriptions whose labels she can no longer read. Ask yourself these 4 questions to determine if... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Jul 17, 2017 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving |
My mother was getting forgetful and I was worried sick about her. On the phone, my mother’s conversation was confused and fragmented. Finally, I flew to Florida to assess her physical and mental health. One morning my mother said she wasn’t feeling well. She walked... 
by Guest Author | Dec 28, 2016 | Outside Resources |
Why did we decide to become a family caregiver? Because we put our loved ones first and want the best for them. We want them to be happy and as healthy as possible. Part of our duty as caregivers requires the administering of medication. Adhering to a medication plan... 
by Cori Carl | Jan 21, 2016 | Outside Resources |
Remembering to take medications goes way beyond remembering to take a pill in the morning and one before bed. We’ve got charts on the fridge or spreadsheets or notebooks to tick off which medications get taken when — and which ones they’ve actually... 
by Michelle Daly | Nov 18, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Long Term Caregiving, Millennial Generation, Planning |
For the past two years, Mango Health has been working to make sure patients take their medicine. There are lots of medication reminder apps, so what makes this one unique? Mango Health’s team comes from the world of online gaming — they know how to get... 
by Cori Carl | Jul 9, 2015 | Caregiver News |
PillPack, the pharmacy that simplifies medication management, has launched its PillPack – Medication Reminders mobile app for iPhone and Apple Watch to make medication reminders easier for everyone. What sets the PillPack app apart is that it automatically... 
by Cori Carl | Apr 6, 2015 | Caregiver News, Outside Resources |
We’re always looking for ways to simplify complex medication regimens, so I was excited to find out about PillPack. 1 in 10 adults in the US takes 5 prescription medications a day. TJ Parker’s family runs a long-term care pharmacy and went on to become a... 
by Cori Carl | Jan 2, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Housing |
Taking pills on time can be a challenge – especially when we have so many other things to remember! Forgetting to take medication can be dangerous and many medications need to be taken on a specific schedule in order to be most effective. It’s even worse... 
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