Posts Tagged "pharmacy"

Medication Refills and Senior Challenges

Posted by Mary on Oct 20, 2009 in Life Lessons | 0 comments

Whenever I visit with my senior friend I learn something new.  Recently we were discussing getting refills on medications and as we were talking I realized how something so simple becomes so challenging for seniors.   Does your pharmacy use automated voice prompts?  Is your family member hard of hearing, do they use a hearing aid?  These hurtles can be so challenging it can prevent your loved one from getting their prescriptions filled. I know my own family members would rather drive to the pharmacy to drop off their empty prescription bottles and ask the pharmacist questions in person. But what if your family member is no longer driving?  I find many seniors...