May 20, 2012
Spring Remembrance Service
Please RSVP to Dot by calling 301-791-6360
June 04, 2012
Event for The Jennifer Fund
Tickets are $150 and reservations are required. The event is from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 09, 2012
Camp Hope and Cope
June 12, 2012
Second Wind - Picnic Lunch
July 10, 2012
Second Wind
Vanessa Price from Lincare to speak on COPD.

"Nothing can prepare you for losing a loved one, but with the guidance and support from people who truly care helped me to get through one of the toughest times in my life. My family cannot thank Hospice enough for taking the burden off of us so we could enjoy the last few months laughing and crying with Mom."

Medication Reminders

Managing Medication | Medication Reminders | Drug Review | Your “411″ For Help

Medication Reminders
Studies estimate that two-thirds of Americans that use medicine fail to take their drugs as prescribed, mainly because they either don’t remember; can’t afford them or experience unpleasant side effects.

If forgetfulness is the problem, here are some tips that may help:

Keep your medicines in a place you’ll notice them like your bedside stand, kitchen counter, etc. Don’t keep them in the bathroom medicine cabinet where they’re exposed to damaging humidity and heat.
If you can, take medicines at the same time each day. To help remember, try linking your medicine to something you do regularly like brushing your teeth or eating lunch.
Use calendars, pillboxes or medication timers (see www.epill.com) as reminders, and to keep organized.
Keep a written schedule or checklist of the pills you take and how often to take them. Click here for a printable Emergency Medication List.
Put reminder notes around the house (on the refrigerator, by the phone, etc.).
Ask a friend or relative to call and remind you.
Monitor your disease. Home blood-pressure or blood-sugar testing, for example can help motivate you to take your medication.
Remember to order refills in time to avoid lapses in treatment.

Our Mission
Hospice of Washington County, Inc. compassionately serves our communityby providing quality end-of-life care to patients and loved ones and grief support for those coping with a life-changing loss. 301-791-6360

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