Why is that ?

Studies show that seniors are particularly prone to harmful mistakes in taking their drugs, particularly when their medical regimen has been modified. Studies have found that in 42 % of cases, errors were made after doctors had asked a patient to modify his or her medical regimen.

Senior taking three to four drugs are twice as likely to make mistakes as those on two or less. The more drugs they take, the more errors occur.

Some patients who are prescribed an old medication at a new dose might keep taking the old dosage along with the new dosage. And of then fail to follow instructions.
Dementia, confusion and sensory problems are the most common underlying causes for patients medial errors.

It is important for their health maintenance that they are queried daily by our callers on this topic.

The Personal Attendants that call the seniors every day are trained in detecting signs of confusion and sensory problems. (See Emergency.)

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