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Better Support for Jerry

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Jerry's daily medication routine had become difficult to manage. With so many pills to take, he needed help understanding what was prescribed, why he was taking each medication, and whether each treatment plan needed another look.

We believe every senior deserves to understand their medications and have their concerns taken seriously.

Maggie M., Seniors Advocate

Taking 27 prescription pills per day

Advocacy In Action

Better Support

Team Members

1 Advocate / Medical Team

Service Hours

2 weeks: 19 hours

Location

At Home - Broward County, FL

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The Distress

At some point, Jerry's prescription medications had grown to 27 pills a day. Keeping track of what to take, when to take it, and what each medication was supposed to treat had become a serious concern.

With prescriptions potentially coming from different doctors, Jerry needed a clearer picture of his treatment. He also needed to know whether any medications were duplicated, interacting with one another, or no longer necessary.

How We Helped

Our Advocate began by helping Jerry organize his prescriptions into one complete medication list, including dosages, instructions, and prescribing doctors.

The next priority was to help Jerry request a comprehensive medication review with qualified medical professionals. The goal was to identify potential concerns, clarify the purpose of each prescription, and determine whether his treatment could be safely simplified.

Rather than making medical decisions for Jerry, our role was to help him ask informed questions, communicate his concerns, and receive explanations he could understand.

The Results

Taking more pills does not always mean receiving better care. What matters is whether every medication is appropriate, necessary, and working safely alongside the others.

A review of Jerry's prescriptions uncovered several medications that appeared to serve the same purpose. He was taking two different medications for diabetes and three for high blood pressure.

Working with his medical providers, Jerry's daily medication routine was reduced from 27 pills to just 3.

This significant change helped eliminate unnecessary medication overlap and gave Jerry a simpler, more manageable treatment plan.

Jerry's Status

Jerry later moved into an assisted living facility, where his medications could be administered and monitored by staff.

Jerry has since passed away from causes unrelated to his previous medication concerns. His story remains an important reminder of why seniors need someone willing to question, review, and follow up when their care does not seem right.