Having been a detailed, patient and loving caregiver for my mother during the last four years of her life has opened my eyes to the needs of so many recipients like her. Just being there for someone who suffers from Dementia can mean so much to them and their caregivers. A personal achievement that I am proud of is the creation of a Personal Medical Log. This is a medical history record sheet that includes a listing of current illnesses, medications, their doses and purposes and the prescribing doctors. This sheet also states medications that cause allergic reactions and what those reactions are, immunization records and dates , prior surgeries, a listing of doctors, their telephone and fax numbers, their type of practice and family contacts with their names, telephone numbers and relationship to the patient. This PML is updated whenever any change is made in medications, doctors,etc. A copy is given at every appointment, or UC/ ER visits. Copies were given to my sisters in the event that they had to take our Mother to an appointment or were caught in an ER situation. This has been a great time and stress saver!
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