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The first thing I would do is make sure any medication she is taking is NECESSARY. eliminate what you can. makes it easier on you as well as your wife.
Second, ask the pharmacy what if any can be crushed. Those can be mixed in with food that she likes. Applesauce, pudding, ice cream etc.
Third, any that can not be crushed ask if they come as a liquid (some can be flavored as well) or a patch. Either of these might be easier for her. Apply any patches to an area where she can not get at it to remove it and make sure each patch is removed before the next one is applied. If it is "missing" look all over the body for it they can slip down and attach to another part of the body.
Lastly...if it is a medication that is not a "life saving" medication (meaning if she misses several doses it might be fatal) ((this is the only way to state what is in my head)) If she is resistant don't push it. Pick your battles as to what is important. If she does not want to take the "Aricept" or cholesterol medication is it really going to make a difference? Probably not so don't sweat it.
Can she take her medicine at a different time of day? I've found that many times people with Alzheimer's/dementia that morning is not the best part of the day for them.
Just FYI that many pills, when crushed, are incomprehensibly bitter to the point where the taste will be difficult to mask with food. But maybe with her dementia, she won't process it that way and will be willing to eat it.
Any meds that have a time-release component should not be crushed or split. Ask the pharmacist about this.
We use a “pill glass” - a small cordial glass that we put the pills in and leave them beside her plate - bc she’s so fiercely independent - lately we have to put them there wo napkin as she’s begun to hide them… next phase is crushing them…
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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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The first thing I would do is make sure any medication she is taking is NECESSARY. eliminate what you can. makes it easier on you as well as your wife.
Second, ask the pharmacy what if any can be crushed. Those can be mixed in with food that she likes. Applesauce, pudding, ice cream etc.
Third, any that can not be crushed ask if they come as a liquid (some can be flavored as well) or a patch. Either of these might be easier for her. Apply any patches to an area where she can not get at it to remove it and make sure each patch is removed before the next one is applied. If it is "missing" look all over the body for it they can slip down and attach to another part of the body.
Lastly...if it is a medication that is not a "life saving" medication (meaning if she misses several doses it might be fatal) ((this is the only way to state what is in my head))
If she is resistant don't push it. Pick your battles as to what is important. If she does not want to take the "Aricept" or cholesterol medication is it really going to make a difference? Probably not so don't sweat it.
BarbBrooklyn 7/30/23
Any meds that have a time-release component should not be crushed or split. Ask the pharmacist about this.
bc she’s so fiercely independent -
lately we have to put them there wo napkin as she’s begun to hide them… next phase is crushing them…