(Creating Dementia Solutions 40) How Pharmacies Can Help with Medication Adherence

Those living with dementia - and their caregivers - will very likely encounter a time when adherence to prescribed medications becomes a challenge.Perhaps it's remembering what to take when, if a medication has actually been taken, or if it's actually working.Ali Hamad with Battle Creek's Luxcare Pharmacy joins this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to talk about how pharmacists can help - including with an innovation called the "blister pack". Episode ResourcesLuxcare PharmacyMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.