Convincing someone with dementia to take medications can be challenging at times, particularly when they hit the stage where they are showing increased signs of confusion, but are not aware of their cognitive changes. Occasionally, dementia persons may feel as though their families are being bossy and can rebel against doing what is asked of them. In this case, it may be beneficial to use a daily/weekly pill organizer and some type of alarm to remind them that it is time to take their medications. It may be helpful to allow them the choice of whether they want to take the medication in the morning or at night. This allows the person with dementia to not feel as though they are being told what to do, but instead in control of when they want to take their medications. Alarm clock, watch alarms or even Alexa can be used to cue your loved one. It is often successful to allow them to retain as much independence as possible.
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Convincing someone with dementia to take medications can be challenging at times, particularly when they hit the stage where they are showing increased signs of confusion, but are not aware of their cognitive changes. Occasionally, dementia persons may feel as though their families are being bossy and can rebel against doing what is asked of them. In this case, it may be beneficial to use a daily/weekly pill organizer and some type of alarm to remind them that it is time to take their medications. It may be helpful to allow them the choice of whether they want to take the medication in the morning or at night. This allows the person with dementia to not feel as though they are being told what to do, but instead in control of when they want to take their medications. Alarm clock, watch alarms or even Alexa can be used to cue your loved one. It is often successful to allow them to retain as much independence as possible.