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Connecting with assisted living consumers.

Kathleen A Cameron¹, Jackie Pinkowitz

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|March 12, 2009

Summary

Pharmacists can improve medication therapy management in assisted living by enhancing communication with residents and families. This connection optimizes medication use, maintains resident function, and supports aging in place.

Area of Science:

Geriatric Pharmacy
Health Communication
Medication Management

Background:

Assisted living communities house older adults with complex medication needs.
Effective communication is crucial for successful medication therapy management (MTM).
Current MTM services may not fully integrate resident and family engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of resident and family connections in MTM within assisted living.
To provide actionable strategies for pharmacists to improve communication.
To optimize medication use and support residents aging in place.

Main Methods:

Literature review on MTM in assisted living.
Analysis of communication best practices.

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Development of practical recommendations for pharmacists.

Main Results:

Strong resident and family connections enhance MTM outcomes.
Improved communication leads to better medication adherence and reduced errors.
Pharmacist engagement fosters trust and collaboration.

Conclusions:

Integrating communication strategies into MTM is essential for assisted living.
Pharmacists play a key role in facilitating resident and family engagement.
Enhanced connections support resident well-being and successful aging in place.