How should a caregiver or a senior get started with this idea of a Personal Health Record (PHR)?  If you've been following my Blog so far you can already guess - The list of Medications.

The key elements to include are:

  • Medication Name (Remember to include Over The Counter (OTC)medications and supplements, as well.)
  • Prescription Number (if applicable)
  • Dosage
  • Frequency
  • Route
  • Prescribing Physician (if applicable)
  • Refill Date
  • Number of Refills, and
  • Any Supplemental Information (It's often helpful to include the reason for taking the medication, special instructions, and so on.)

To download a simple excel spreadsheet you can use Click Here. 

Often families struggle to get these lists made accurately.  It can be very difficult to get complete and accurate information if your loved one is face cognitive decline, memory loss, or even simply struggling with declining eye sight.  This is especially true if you are living a long distance from one another.  A Geriatric Care Manager or a health professional can often help.