Elder Care Cafe

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is celebrating their fifteen-year anniversary throughout the next year. Their desire is to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers throughout the United States.

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My father takes 11 drugs and two kinds of insulin every day. Adding to the possibility of confusion is the similarity of the names of manufacturers drugs and the generic version.
After the insulin mix up last Friday night, when Dad accidentally injected an extra dose of one insulin when he was supposed to take another, I know he [...]

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This morning we received a reminder call for Dad’s yearly optometrist appointment tomorrow. The caller said to bring a list of his medications.
This month alone, he has six appointments and two routine blood draws. Two of those office visits are yearly examinations. I am sure I will fill out forms to update his personal [...]

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