Tips on Medication

Keeping medications organized is important to making sure that your loved one avoids missing doses or taking the wrong prescription. Here are some tips on how to clearly label and keep medication in order.

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Medication

Remember When to Take Meds

Use a permanent marker pen and a label on top of a medicine cap.

Identifying Medication Bottles

Add texture to your medciine bottles using rubber bands.

Keep Some Pills in Original Bottle

Keep a few pills in their orginal bottles.

Easy to Read Medication Labels

Use white tape and black marker to label medication.

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