Medication Management

Medication management for seniors helps them keep track of their medications and take them on time in the correct amount. This can greatly reduce missing life-saving medications that must be taken in a certain order or at certain times.

Baptist Retirement Community is a full-service senior living community that provides a comfortable and enriching retirement for our residents. We offer a number of spacious floorplans, nutritious meal plans, and a safe community center for socializing and planned events. Each plan is catered toward each senior and will include medication management and therapy services as necessary. To see if our senior services are right for you or your aging parents, call 325.313.7931 today to speak with our knowledgeable team.   

Medication Management for Seniors 

Taking medicine is important to maintain a certain quality of life for seniors and allow them to make the most out of their golden years. For those who take multiple medications, there is a lot to consider when managing their medications on their own. Senior adults living alone are more likely to mismanage their medication which can lead to missing time-sensitive medications, misusing pain pills, or forgetting to renew or pick up new prescriptions.  

One of the key benefits of medication management services is knowing if certain medications don’t react well with over-the-counter and prescription medications. It is very common for doctors to prescribe medications without knowing the full list of everything their patients are taking, especially when they have multiple doctors. A medication management plan for seniors does a number of other things for seniors who are taking multiple medications: 

• Keeps a current list of all medications with refill dates 
• Reviews medication directions, possible side effects, and if there are better drugs that they can be taken 
• Monitors seniors for any adverse drug reactions, especially when new medications are introduced 
• Administers medications at specific times and dosages according to individual plans 

Baptist Retirement Community offers medication management in San Angelo, TX, for our long-term and short-term residents. We take the time to get to know our resident’s medical needs to create individualized plans that can adapt as their needs change.  

The Benefits of Medication Management in San Angelo, TX 

Senior medication management services are essential for seniors living in a retirement community and taking multiple prescriptions. It takes away the worry of refilling prescriptions on time and having to arrange delivery or for someone to pick up the medication. Here are some additional benefits of medication management for seniors: 

Taking Time-Sensitive Medications 

Being forgetful is a natural part of aging.  Senior adults who are taking medications that must be taken at certain times of the day can benefit greatly from this program. Medical staff will administer medications on time according to the prescription directions.  

Peace of Mind for Families 

Families can feel secure in knowing their parents are getting their medications on time and in the correct dosage. Medical staff monitors each patient closely for any adverse reactions to the medications and will make adjustments to the dosages if necessary. This can be very beneficial when new prescriptions are introduced.  

Less Risk of Accidental Overdose 

A medication management program eliminates the risk of accidentally taking too much of one medication or taking the wrong pill altogether. This eliminates any confusion about if they have taken their medication or not and in the correct dose.  

Baptist Retirement Community Provides Residents with Several Beneficial Senior Services 

At Baptist Retirement Community, we welcome seniors of all activity levels to spend their golden years in a comfortable community surrounded by their friends and professional care. We have a full-time team of skilled RNs, therapists, and support staff to care for our residents, with plenty of services and amenities for a fulfilling retirement. In addition to our senior medication management services, we also provide long and short-term rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and independent and assisted living programs. 

For more information about our senior services and how they can benefit your retirement, contact us at 325.313.7931 today to schedule a tour and meet our friendly team.