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I found a pharmacy who puts the pills in a daily packet for us - daytime & nighttime. I keep my hubby on a schedule, (routine is mandatory at his stage of Alz) I place the pills in a small paper cup, and I give him 2 juice glasses to choose from, one with fruit punch and one with sweet, iced tea. (If I choose the drink, he won't take the pills bc he thinks I am treating him like a child). I also watch him swallow the pills because he sometimes hides them under his tongue or in his pants or shirt pockets. Good luck to you, it's a struggle.
Thank you, Tommy. I'll try that.
While you may Grr you could just hide it in their food like I do with my dog. And I have some medicine which I put in a spoon of yogurt because the pill tastes awful and can’t be cut in two!
Getting someone with Alzheimer's to take their medications can be one of the trickiest parts of caregiving — you're not alone in this struggle! Here are some strategies that may help:
- Stay calm and patient — Frustration can be sensed and may increase resistance
- Try a different time of day — Sometimes a small routine Show Full Answer
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