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Make a pill schedule to help your mom know when to take her pills, with what foods, etc.

Creating a pill schedule or medicine chart is a good way to learn about each medication and how it should be given.

The chart includes:

• Your mom’s name
• Medication name & what it is for
• Dosage
• Form: tablet, suppository, capsule, etc.
• When each medication should be given and perhaps how and where
• Most importantly: A sample of the medication

Now, using the pill schedule as a guide, put the medication(s) in the daily, weekly, or monthly pill sorter you've purchased at the pharmacy.

When a medication changes in any way -- brand to generic, dosage, time of day to be given -- update the chart right away to avoid any medication errors.

	Kathy Devlin, RN, CNOR

Kathy Devlin has helped many people build their medication charts.

Supplies: a sheet of plain paper, felt pen & ink pen, a ruler, and glue to secure the medication examples.

Place the chart in a plastic cover to keep it clean and make it more portable.