(FWA 2026/03/02)As people age, many develop chronic conditionsthat require long-term medication.
However, taking medication incorrectly can be dangerous.
Statistics indicate that around 80 percent of seniors suffer from at least one chronic illness, while more than 50 percent have three chronic illnesses at the same time. As we grow older our memories decline, there is physical deterioration and the risks associated with taking medication are higher than for young people.
•Seniors should closely follow the instructionson a prescription and take at designated times – Drugs should be taken at the timesdesignated by the doctor. Do not stop taking the medication or change the dosage.
•Medication should be checked regularly and follow-up appointments made with the doctor – Be sure to inform the doctor about the effects of taking drugs and your physical conditionso the dosage can be adjusted if necessary.
•Spend time with seniors and remind them about taking medication – Help to ensure medication is taken on time and in the correct dosage, to avoid seniors forgetting or getting confused.
•Do not take too many typesor over-use medication – Visiting multiple clinics and taking duplicate medications can lead to drug interactions and side effects.
•Do not trust folk remediesor buy medicinefrom non-official channels – Online medication ads are not necessarily trustworthy. Folk remedies and uncertified medications can do more harm than good.
•Take medication as prescribed – Stopping taking medication on your own because of concerns about possible side effects or not understanding its purposecan be dangerous.
•Never take medication from unknown sources – If not officially authorized medication recommended by family, friendsor sensational ads can pose a risk to health.
When looking after seniors it is important to pay close attention, remind them to take medication safely.Let’s work together to protect their healthand eliminate risk.
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長輩用藥注意事項
隨著年齡增長，許多長輩都有慢性病需要長期服藥
但若用藥方式不正確，反而可能傷身！
根據統計，超過8成長者有至少1種慢性病5成以上同時有3種慢性病，隨著年紀增長記憶力變差、身體機能退化
用藥風險也比年輕人高
•要遵守醫師處方、按時用藥 – 聽從醫師指示服藥不可自行停藥或更改劑量
•要定期檢查藥品與回診 – 讓醫師了解藥物效果與身體狀況必要時調整用藥
•要多多陪伴提醒 – 協助確認用藥時間與劑量，才能避免遺漏與混亂
•不要多重用藥與過度使用:多家診所看病、藥物重複可能導致交互作用與副作用
•不要誤信偏方或非正規管道購藥:網路廣告不一定可信偏方或未認證藥品可能有害
•不要服藥順從性不佳:擔心副作用或沒了解用途就擅自停藥，反而更危險
•不要誤用來路不明的藥品:親友推薦、誇大廣告的藥品若未經核准，恐造成健康風險
照顧長輩一定要多留意、提醒安全用藥一起守護健康，遠離風險
