It is commonly known that the elderly population in the United States may be overwhelmed by many medications and prescriptions from different healthcare providers. The more medications an individual consumes, the higher the risk of harmful drug-drug interactions.
Over-Medication is Dangerous
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other forms of dementia, they may be prescribed a combination of various medications. You may think that more medications means that your loved one can recover faster. However, this is clearly not the case. Many researches have shown the dangers of being prescribed too many medications. The caregiver or the individual with Alzheimer’s may get confused with the various unlabelled medications lying at home. They may accidentally ingest an inappropriate amount at the wrong dose timing. They may also take the medication a second time without knowing or take a medication which has been discontinued long ago. This is dangerous as the drug interactions may cause further mental deterioration. It may also increase the chances of suffering adverse drug reactions, or cause recurrent hospitalization due to unintentional falls and overdoses. In some worse case scenarios, deaths may even occur.
We know that taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is never easy. It takes a lot of courage and strength. You may have many worries and concerns. The good news is that you are not alone.
The memory care community in China Grove, NC can provide you with professional care and support for your loved ones. They have proudly presented an evidence based programme known as the SHINE® Memory Care. It specializes in the care of those with memory issues via methods which are scientific and evidence proven. The method has been used on large groups of individuals with effective results. One of the greatest benefits is that it can reduce the rate at which a person’s memory deteriorates.
Pilot Care Programs
Some of the care programs include:
- Creation of a personalized diary by getting residents to work hands on.
- Jotting down events or experiences throughout their day will help to boost the resident’s memory when they look back.
All of the activities are tested to be effective in improving their memory. The safe and supportive environment boosts their confidence which will in turn help them in their memory rehabilitation.
Qualified Senior Living Team Members
The team members providing SHINE® Memory Care in China Grove, NC, are trained to provide quality and good care. They have frequent education sessions and training to keep up with the latest practices in memory rehabilitation.
The team members are also supportive and are diligent in giving updates to the family members. This allows the family members of residents to know how they are doing and also to take part ownership of the care.
All in all, if you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and you want to give them the best professional care they can possibly have, you can consider joining the SHINE® Memory Care community in China Grove, NC. Bring your loved one into safe hands. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries or to schedule a tour of our retirement community.
