It Don’t Mean a Thing if I Ain’t Got that Swing

AHS offers peace of mind with medication management

Safety, personal care, meal preparation and medication management are common concerns for older adults.  And, you may share the often heard desire—“I just want to stay in my own home!” The good news is that with the right help, you might be able to do just that.

Harold Bartle is a very active older adult living at home. His weekly routine consists of golf several days a week with a group of 12, dining out with a neighbor, and regular get-togethers with family. After Harold suffered a heart attack last fall, his weekly routine became a little more complicated however. Harold was prescribed several medications to keep him well, which can be cumbersome to manage.

Rather than trying to manage the medication himself, Harold is partnering with At Home Solutions by Saint Therese. A couple times a month a nurse comes to Harold’s home to organize his pills and check on his wellbeing.  The nurse also coordinates his medical appointments and helps track his changing doses.

“It gives me peace of mind,” said Harold. “Rather than trying to organize all these pills myself, I know my medication is set-up correctly, so I don’t have to worry and can focus on enjoying life.”

Having just a little help can make a big difference. It can be the determining factor between staying independent or needing long-term care. There is a chance that paying for services out of pocket could cost less in the long run.

Medication management through At Home Solutions was created to simplify the complication of prescription medications. The service provides clarity through organization, distribution, monitoring and often times, education of how medications can and should be taken. With the support of a Registered Nurse (RN), the service enables a clear communication channel between the individual and their doctor or pharmacist, eliminating possibly dangerous events.

As for Harold, partnering with At Home Solutions to keep his medications on course has helped him stay doing what he loves: golf. And the Tuesday teriyaki special he enjoys weekly at Malone’s Bar and Grill is just icing on the steak.

To learn more about At Home Solutions medication management service call 952.283.2220 or visit https://www.sttheresemn.org/senior-home-care/.