Taking medication is always a matter of personal health. Some medications help us to be more comfortable, while others provide a lifesaving service that keeps us going from one day to the next. No matter the reason for the medication, having a solid medication schedule is important, particularly for the elderly. As we get older, certain medications can play a key role in our lives and overall sense of health. That is why it is crucial for everyone to have a clear medication schedule and a good way to remember when it comes time to take your medication too!
Consistency
The first and most important reason to take your medication at the same time every day is consistency. Medication is designed to pass through your system in a specific amount of time. When you take it irregularly or at different times in the day, you run the risk of ending up with too much or too little of a medication in your body. This can sometimes exacerbate unpleasant side effects. Taking medication on a consistent schedule at the same time will allow you to follow the best possible advice from your doctor.
Scheduling
For most of us, our days can be pretty busy. We don’t always know where we will end up or whether or not we have a lot of free-time. Unfortunately, this can lead to us missing medication. For the elderly, particularly those who suffer from memory loss, this can be particularly damaging and dangerous, potentially leading to new health concerns. By creating a schedule with a set time for medication, it is much easier to make sure that you take it. Building this habit will familiarize you with the process and make it easier for you to be consistent with your medication.
Side Effect Management
Even though we truly need certain medications, they can come with some unpleasant side effects. Being aware of these side effects and making a consistent medication schedule can help you to limit their impact on your life. If you are an elderly person who is on multiple medications, this becomes even more important.
Depending on the medication, it might be suited for different times in the day. Some medications are designed for the morning and will leave you energized. Others might make you drowsy and would be better for nighttime use. Understanding how these side effects can impact you will help you to get more out of your medication in a positive way. Taking them at the same time every day can help you to make sure those side effects have minimal impact.
Conclusion Anyone who takes multiple, regular medications can benefit from taking it on a consistent and reliable basis. For the elderly, this is one simple change that can really improve your medication’s effectiveness. Our alarm clock allows you to voice record your own customized message ensuring that complicated pill schedules are not forgotten or mixed up. In addition to all that, the alarm feature sounds continuously for 30 minutes—or until you have pressed the ‘OK’ button. So, if you step away for “just a moment” you will not miss these important messages. As an added bonus, during alarms, the screen will flash and the clock can sound up to 90 decibels. It even comes with a speaker jack option if you really need to turn it up! We have designed Talking Madi to help make sure medication times are never forgotten, keeping you or your loved ones safe and healthy.