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Same experience with gagging. We asked the doctor, and it was OK to cut those specific pills into small parts. It became almost powder. We put it in yogurt. That worked out great.
I am going to state the obvious here but... If these meds are not ones she HAS to take omit them. Some can be cut or ground both have been mentioned previously.
Some medications can be prescribed in lower dose and then just take 2 rather than 1. I realize taking 2 sounds worse then taking 1 but the lower dose might be smaller in size.
Some medications can come in a patch that is applied to the back or shoulder (in a location where it is not easily be removed). You do have to be sure that the first patch is removed before another is put in place. I have heard where the person thought the patch came off but it slid down and they were "overdosing" because more than 1 patch was in place.
Some medications come as suppositories. Some meds can also be prescribed as a liquid.
My first thing would be is are these pills really that important. Cholesterol meds I would cut out. They contribute to Dementia. Some doses maybe lowered. Vitamins could be chewable. It has been founds that in seniors medication does not leave the body as fast, so u sort of overdose. Labs will show if too much med is in her system.
Buy a pill crusher at the pharmacy or Amazon. We get pudding in small single-use containers. Various flavors. Mix the crushed pill in the pudding and feed. Agreed. Discontinue all statins and other stuff that is supposed to make her live another 20 years.
See if the medications come in liquid form than can be put into a drink or applesauce. I had lots of care clients who struggled with large pills.
If a pill has a line across it, that means it can be split. This may help becuase you'll be able to split those. All the rest - tablets, capsules, gel-tabs you will have to ask the doctor or pharmacist about.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
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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I agree with Venting, ask Dr which meds can be grounded & mix with yoghurt or apple puree.
For meds unable to grounded eg slow release type, ask about smaller size pills or smooth coated alternative brands.
If these meds are not ones she HAS to take omit them.
Some can be cut or ground both have been mentioned previously.
Some medications can be prescribed in lower dose and then just take 2 rather than 1. I realize taking 2 sounds worse then taking 1 but the lower dose might be smaller in size.
Some medications can come in a patch that is applied to the back or shoulder (in a location where it is not easily be removed). You do have to be sure that the first patch is removed before another is put in place. I have heard where the person thought the patch came off but it slid down and they were "overdosing" because more than 1 patch was in place.
Some medications come as suppositories.
Some meds can also be prescribed as a liquid.
Various flavors. Mix the crushed pill in the pudding and feed.
Agreed. Discontinue all statins and other stuff that is supposed to make her live another 20 years.
If a pill has a line across it, that means it can be split. This may help becuase you'll be able to split those.
All the rest - tablets, capsules, gel-tabs you will have to ask the doctor or pharmacist about.