With rising age and failing memory, taking the right medication at the right time can be challenging for many seniors. The problem can have serious consequences as it can lead to worsening health conditions or no improvement in health. Here we discuss some potential reasons why seniors do not take medications as prescribed: Unable to…
Managing medications can be one of the most challenging tasks for caregivers. It is important for caregivers at care homes to ensure that the residents take only the medications prescribed, exactly as prescribed. They also must coordinate with doctors to minimise the risk of potentially dangerous drug interactions and complications. Having a proper medication administration…
Though depression is common among the elderly, it is not a common part of ageing. It is a serious disorder that needs treatment. As a caregiver, you must recognise the symptoms of depression and intervene before the condition worsens. Here are some symptoms associated with depression – recognising these symptoms help you seek medical help…
Medication errors are detrimental to patients’ health. They can cause mild to serious drug reactions. From the doctor who prescribes the medication to the person who administers the medication, errors can happen at any stage. For facilities like care homes or nursing homes, it is important that the managers and the staff responsible for the…
Most medication errors are preventable. Knowing about medication errors and taking preventive measures is the best way to lower these errors. We have curated frequently asked questions about medication errors and their answers to help you understand more about the problem: Q1. What is a medication error? Medication errors can occur due to different reasons…
Caregiving is more than a job. It’s a demanding vocation that requires caregivers to have certain qualities that ensure that they care for people with dignity and compassion. There are certain habits that highly effective caregivers need to develop to give their best. Here are some of them: Multitasking: Caregiving is not limited to providing…
Dosage errors, documentation errors and inefficient medical record-keeping are some of the common errors that can compromise patient well-being. Caregivers, who are primarily involved in the administration of medications, will benefit from understanding the rights of medication administration. As a leading Electronic MAR developer, we have rounded 8 Rs of medication administration: Right patient: One…
For caregivers, helping ageing residents stay healthy, happy, and strong can be sometimes challenging. However, caring for seniors with dementia can be all the more difficult as often accomplishing the simple daily routine tasks can get difficult. To help caregivers understand this better, we have rounded a few ways to help them deal with seniors…
If you are running a care home or any other assisted facility for seniors, chances are that your caregiving staff is helping the residents with medication administration. Although medicines can’t be avoided, having too many medications can be risky for seniors. Here are a few risks of medications that care workers should know about: Interactions…
From medication administration and assisting the elderly residents with the activities of daily living to planning their weekly activities – caregivers have a lot on their minds. With so much going on, it can be difficult for caregivers to find time for themselves. Carrying pressure related to personal life also adds to the stress. If…