| - 40 to 75% of older adults do not take their medications at the right time or in the right dose
- 50% of older adults have no regular routine for taking their medications
- All medications should be organized and available priior to dosing
- Know the NAMES of all your medications
- Know WHEN you are to take each medication: before or after meals, bedtime, doses are spaced properly, once a day, twice a day
- Know WHY you are taking each medication
- Always leave medications in labeled prescription bottles if possible
- Use a reminder system that allows you to keep medications in labeled prescription bottles
- Know how to accurately measure liquid medications
- Know what to do if you miss a dose (call your Pharmacist)
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