Memory Care Medication Management: What to Expect
Memory care medication management is the most heavily regulated aspect of dementia care, with approximately 72% of residents taking five or more medications daily, creating complex safety challenges that require systematic protocols to prevent the 16-27% error rate seen across long-term care settings. Understanding how facilities handle medication administration, monitor psychotropic drugs with FDA black box warnings, prevent errors, and coordinate with physicians helps families evaluate whether a memory care community can safely manage their parent's complex medication regimen.