Elderly Not Taking Medication - What To Do?

Abby Moul, Occupational Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation at Peninsula del Rey in Daly City, chat with Dr Liz regarding dealing with poor medication compliance or elderly not taking medications. In this particular case, a pillbox wasn't the answer. Find out what worked...

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If this is the first time you watch my videos, I am Dr Liz and I am a board-certified geriatric specialist. Over the years I have worked with thousands of families from all over the country to help elders through the aging process. Families are typically in crisis and don’t know where to turn when loved ones have dementia, Alzheimer’s, medication problems, or any complications from aging. I feel we must take away medications that “zombify” our elders and adjust meds to get our loved ones back to the happy, productive people they once were. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t panic. Dr Liz Geriatrics is your resource for everything and anything you need to know about aging. I am so glad you stopped by and remember we are here to help.

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What was the app that solved the problem?

[somai_]

My mother refuses to take her water pills lasix for heart issue, because she has urinary incontinence and severe knee osteoarthritis and can't make it to the washroom on time. She doesn't want to use a diaper. What can I do? She's compliant with all the other meds. It's just the one drug that she refuses.

[franbrochu]

Seniors dont take meds cuz they cant afford them i know i will die at 65 because i will not be able to afford my meds im 64 right now future is grim