3.Keep Track of Medicines
More than a third of older adults take five or more drugs to treat different conditions. All those meds can lead to mix-ups and mistakes. Go over the list with your loved one’s doctor and pharmacist to make sure every medication and dose is correct.
4.Simplify Meals
It takes time to prepare three meals a day. Planning ahead can help. Do all the week’s grocery shopping in one trip. Cook a big batch of meals and freeze them. Ask friends and family members to chip in. Set up a rotating schedule where each person shops for groceries, or brings over a whole cooked meal. When you cook, adapt dishes to your loved one’s taste as well as calorie and dietary needs, like low salt or extra B vitamins.
