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I Feel Like a Mad Scientist

Weird Science

By: fungirlmmm
Written on February 21st, 2011
My grandmother is like a small child and will not take her medications easily.  As one of the persons that takes care of her I have to ensure that she takes the right dosage and at the correct time. I have the alarms on my cell phone all set to remind me when different things have to happen throughout the day, along with an old digital reminder to remind me of the ones that exceed my phone's capabilities.  I am sooooooo tired of having to fight with her over medication so I have started crushing the ones that can be crushed and feeding them to her in apple sauce or pudding, sprinkling them on top of her eggs like salt (she can't taste well.), and I have even given her some in a Diet Sprite one day when I couldn't find apple sauce or pudding in the house.  My mom has started calling me "the weird scientist because of my creativity.  She now gets the meds she needs and I only have to fight with her about 3 pills a day because they can't b be crushed or have to be taken without food.

FYI: I didn't just start doing this on my own. I  asked her medical professional if it would be okay, and checked with the pharmacist as well because I would never want to hurt my grandmother.
By: fungirlmmm
Age: 41-45 , Female
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    acjf
    acjf

    My grandpa is hard to get to take pills. Someone has to make sure that he takes them. Or he won't take them at all. I know that I used to have a hard time taking pills. That my dad would crush them. So that I could take them that way. but now i can swallow them. My own way.

    Feb 21, 2011
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    fungirlmmm
    fungirlmmm

    I don't stop often.... when you see me on EP.. many times I am on from my cell from one of their homes while they are sleeping or while I am not having to do something that takes all my attention.

    Feb 21, 2011
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    marlon70
    marlon70

    Oh Man...this is no doubt on the toughest jobs in the world...God love you for taking this on...

    You seriously are doing God's work (you are here there and everywhere with your hands on and emotional support aren't you?)...I hope.... as xbroken had said...you are taking care of you too...and

    you need to be supported as well...this isn't easy.

    Feb 21, 2011
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    fungirlmmm
    fungirlmmm

    Honestly she just likes to argue. :( Thank you for your kind comments.

    Feb 21, 2011
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    xbrokenheartx
    xbrokenheartx

    You are doing exactly what I would have suggested (pudding, applesauce for the ones that can be crushed).

    I had to do that for my Mom (she had trouble swallowing).



    I'm sorry she gives you trouble with the ones that can't be crushed.

    Is it because she also has trouble swallowing?



    She's so lucky to have you to take care of her.

    Please remember to take care of yourself as well.

    I know how stressful it can get, for a healthcare provider.

    ~X

    Feb 21, 2011
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