Recently, we had a new client who reluctantly started receiving home care for the first time. Her daughters were more than a little nervous. Their mom sat quietly in her favorite chair while their new caregiver, Kate, tried her best to make conversation.
Medication mistakes are one of the leading causes of preventable hospitalizations among older adults, but many can be avoided with a few simple safeguards.
Consider Mary, an active 84-year-old who managed her own medications. After a routine medication change, she accidentally took her blood pressure medication twice a day for nearly a week.
