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grandma hates taking our medicine even
after I tell her what it's for
she asked ten different times why she's
taking it what should I do
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time to take your medicine grandma I
don't need to take medicine who said I
have to take that medicine for what what
are you talking about grandma you have
high blood pressure and diabetes dr.
Brown said if you don't take your
medicine you're going to get sick I
don't need pele why do we have to do
this every day just take your pills I
give up
refusal to take medication is a common
manifestation of dementia it can be very
frustrating for the family particularly
as this has to be done every day stay
calm and be patient keeping in mind that
these medications help your loved one
stay healthy
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time to take your medicine grandma I
don't need to take medicine you said I
have to take medicine Oh what
remember dr. Browns that you have to
take medicine for your blood pressure
and your diabetes he even wrote a note
my patient or a Jackson that's you needs
to take her blood pressure and diabetes
medicine every day so let's take your
medicine for dr. Brown okay I'll take it
today but maybe not tomorrow only
because dr. Brown said it's a good idea
okay I have an idea let's take the dogs
outside for a walk it's a beautiful day
do not allow your annoyance or
frustration to become part of the
problem your loved one may pick up on
your emotions and become annoyed with
herself or you here are a few tips on
how to improve the situation pick a
doctor or an individual that she wants
to please and tell her that this person
advises her to take these medications if
swallowing pills is the issue
check with your pharmacy to see if the
medications are available in liquid form
if not consider crushing pills into
applesauce or pudding to make them more
palatable give pills one at a time with
water sitting next to your loved one
when you try to offer the medications
instead of over her if she continues to
refuse allow her to calm down for
several minutes then try again
remember to be patient as this process
may take several
attempts in regards to specific
medications prioritize the most
important medications to be taken first
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