Savvy Senior - March 3, 2011

How to Keep Up With Your Medications

Dear Savvy Senior,

What devices can you recommend to help forgetful seniors keep up with their medications? My 76-year-old mother takes nine different prescription drugs and that doesn’t include all the vitamin supplements or over-the-counter medicines she takes. Any suggestions?

Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned,

The challenge of juggling medications can be a problem for anyone, especially seniors who take multiple drugs for various health conditions. Here are some different solutions that can help.

Medication Helpers

Getting organized and being reminded a...