CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Overview
2. Alcohol
3. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
4. Barriers to Recognizing Problems
5. Signs and Symptoms of Misuse
6. Talking About Sensitive Issues
7. Assessing a Problem
8. Preventing Misuse
9. Intervention and Treatment

Supplements
Resources

Alcohol, Medication and Older Adults
For Those Who Care About or Care for an Older Adult

Module Content Introduction General Prevention Tips Talk to the Doctor Medication Management Tools Managing Multiple Medicines Medication Management Tools Summary

Managing Multiple Medicines

Taking several different prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the same time can be difficult to manage. Some medicines are taken once a day. Others, three times a day. Some medications are most effective if taken on an empty stomach. Others are better with food. The situation becomes more complex as more medications are added to the regimen. Many older adults take more than 10 different medications each day.

Here is a chart to help you manage multiple medications. For each day, write down all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, at what time of day, and how much (dose) you take each time. When medicine is taken, cross it off the list.

Time of Day	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bedtime
Notes:

A a printable chart (PDF) for use at home is available.
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