https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/Medication-dispenser-options/m-p/2422560#M57 <P>This might be a little unusual. I'm searching for information pertaining to me.&nbsp; My assistance programs have provided med dispensers previously, but I don't believe those would be effective&nbsp; now.&nbsp; I can generally manage buying, storing and taking the proper pills on time with timers/reminders as long as there are no alterations in my schedule.&nbsp; My problem is if I'm interrupted mid task, I don't get them taken, and they must be spaced pretty precisely which then means I'm missing multiple doses.</P><P>Does anyone know of a dispenser that requires a "proof" of taking step after dispensing? (similar to the nurses who WATCH and then CHECK that you've actually swallowed before leaving the room?)</P><P>I would also appreciate any tips on how others have approached the problem.&nbsp; I have a full day attendant 3 days a week a part day 2 days a week so interactions to train a habit might be the solution.</P><P>Some folks might think of this as non-compliance but I truly recognize I NEED and I want the stability in my health the medications provide.</P><P>IF you need an introduction post let me know I'll do one up!</P> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:03:27 GMT SuzannaC605089 2021-08-20T21:03:27Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/Medication-dispenser-options/m-p/2422560#M57 <P>This might be a little unusual. I'm searching for information pertaining to me.&nbsp; My assistance programs have provided med dispensers previously, but I don't believe those would be effective&nbsp; now.&nbsp; I can generally manage buying, storing and taking the proper pills on time with timers/reminders as long as there are no alterations in my schedule.&nbsp; My problem is if I'm interrupted mid task, I don't get them taken, and they must be spaced pretty precisely which then means I'm missing multiple doses.</P><P>Does anyone know of a dispenser that requires a "proof" of taking step after dispensing? (similar to the nurses who WATCH and then CHECK that you've actually swallowed before leaving the room?)</P><P>I would also appreciate any tips on how others have approached the problem.&nbsp; I have a full day attendant 3 days a week a part day 2 days a week so interactions to train a habit might be the solution.</P><P>Some folks might think of this as non-compliance but I truly recognize I NEED and I want the stability in my health the medications provide.</P><P>IF you need an introduction post let me know I'll do one up!</P> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:03:27 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/Medication-dispenser-options/m-p/2422560#M57 SuzannaC605089 2021-08-20T21:03:27Z