Make it obvious. Place your medications or a written reminder some place where you are likely to see it.
Use a checklist or an organizer. Follow a written chart or purchase a medication organizer from the drugstore. The photo, above, is an example of one type of medication organizer.
Use an electronic reminder. Your alarm clock, your watch or a mobile phone alarm can help remind you when it’s time to take a pill(s).
Have others remind you. Ask others in your household, neighbors or friends to help you remember.
Don’t run out. Keep track of when more pills are needed, and don’t wait until the last pill to re-order.
Plan before you travel: Put a note on your luggage reminding you to pack your pills. Carry an extra prescription with you in case your luggage is lost.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a class that helps people explore healthy ways to live with a physical or mental condition. The above tips are one of many topics covered in the Living Well class. If you would like to be notified when the next Living Well class is offered, please email AspirusSeniorHealth@aspirus.org.
Questions about your medications? Aspirus offers a free opportunity to meet one-on-one with our pharmacy staff to help you better understand and organize your medications. It is called, Medication Monday, and offered the third Monday of each month. Medication Monday is for people who take four or more medications or have multiple health conditions. Request an appointment by calling the Aspirus Information Center at 715.847.2380 or 800.847.4707 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Or visit aspirus.org and search for “programs and events.”
