Drug Management

According to the CDC, more Boomers died of overdoses in 2013 than from car accidents, the flu, and pneumonia combined.  The Wall Street Journal reported  recently that this death statistic is expected to worsen as Boomers bring drug-using habits into old age with them to cope with everything from pain to declining functional ability.  Old habits and new challenges tend to not mix well in this situation.

As the article tells us, this group is in the midst of a perfect storm - the collision of the first generation with a predilection of mind-altering substances and record high rates of opiod painkiller abuse.

We find ourselves frequently working with families who are coping with a loved one with some sort of substance abuse, or with complex drug needs that are difficult to manage.  One solution for drug management is our electronic dispenser that provides the proper dose at the correct time.  Since it's a monitored solution, if the dosage isn't taken, the unit notifies us so that we can follow up with a phone call.  This allows us to confirm if the client is ok and they simply missed the alert, or if there's a problem that needs attention.  It's an affordable solution to an issue that can be challenging.  For more information, feel free to call our office.

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!