Elder Medication Management in Native Communities
Originally featured in Tribal Business News
Across Indian Country, our elders are overmedicated and overwhelmed. For native families caring for elders, unmanaged medications can lead to unintentional harm. In this article Milton Dallas, founder of Rx Destroyer, shares culturally rooted and practical tips to help protect your loved ones.
5 Steps Families Can Take Today
- Trust Your Gut: If it Feels Off, It Might Be. You know your loved one best. Don’t be afraid to trust your instincts.
- Request a Drug Usage Review (AKA a Medication Audit). Ask a trusted pharmacist to review your medications for risks, duplicates and more
- Get Everything in One Place and Keep It Safe. Create a medication inventory and secure them in a safe location away from kids or guests.
- Talk to Your Elder with Compassion, Not Blame. Approach your elder gently; let them be a part of the process.
- Safely Dispose of What’s No Longer Needed. Don’t keep the leftovers. Deactivate them at home with a disposal product like Rx Destroyer.
Every aspect of your elder’s care is important; communication is key to finding what works for your journey. This is an emotional process that requires patience and support. We are here to walk alongside you.
Locating the resources for your community is an important step to care for your loved one. Rx Destroyer is here to support you. Find out more here about how we can help.
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