Support for older adults and care partners
Memory changes can make missed doses, repeat doses, and mix-ups more likely. A simple system—with one current list and one clearly responsible person—can protect both safety and independence.
Written and reviewed by Nick Anderson, PharmD · Reviewed September 13, 2026
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Tell the pharmacist or prescriber about changes in memory, alertness, sleep, walking, appetite, swallowing, or behavior. Ask specifically whether any medicine could worsen thinking or increase falls, including:
Benefits and risks are individual. Some medicines need slow dose reductions, so never stop one abruptly without a plan.
New or rapidly worsening confusion, extreme sleepiness, hallucinations, weakness, fever, a fall, or a major behavior change can signal delirium, infection, low blood sugar, a medication problem, or another emergency. Call 911 for trouble breathing, stroke signs, loss of consciousness, or suspected overdose. Otherwise contact a healthcare professional promptly. In the United States, Poison Help is 1-800-222-1222.
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