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Refusing to Take Medications: Tips for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When it is medication time, be sure there is a calm environment in the house—i. Be sure that you too are feeling calm. Resisting medications can be a response to feeling rushed, afraid, or confused about what they are supposed to do. Feeling a loss of control can also trigger resistance and anger. Try breaking the process down into steps, and reassuringly and calmly, explain what you are doing. Any part of the process they can participate in should be encouraged.

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Perhaps you will need to pour the water into the glass, but they can pick the pill up from the table and put it in their own mouth. If they need assistance getting the glass to their mouth, gently provide that assistance. If you think your loved one would be more accepting of medications at a different time of day, consult with these two professionals, and with their agreement to a time change, give the medications during that time. These two professionals should always be consulted for any changes in dosages, times, etc.

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Consider other things that may be triggering the resistant behavior. Are there a lot of pills, and perhaps it is an overwhelming sight?

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If so, take the pills out of their bottles only when needed, and leave the bottles out of sight. Some caregivers obtain success with presenting only one pill at a time.

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