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How To Handle Resistance To Taking Meds

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March 20
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A myALZteam Member

I’ve done that…she’s not always receptive…I have been putting it in a Boost milkshake with chocolate ice cream…that helps. You know with the roller coaster of Alzheimer’s nothing can be counted on to work. Oh well…
I’m doing my best.

March 21
A myALZteam Member

Crush the meds mix with apple sauce or yogurt

March 21
A myALZteam Member

I crushed them and mixed with his sodas , ice cream , brownies, anything they like .

March 24
A myALZteam Member

I agree …

May 4
A myALZteam Member

On the other side, my husband chews his pills! I wonder about the delayed release! He doesn't understand to swallow them, and chewed is better than nothing.

May 4

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