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Postgrad Med J (1994) 70, 818 820 The Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine, 1994Medicine in the ElderlyLiving wills: would sick people change their minds? Janette M. Potter, David Stewart and George

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1. Ask the elderly person to sit comfortably and have all the necessary information handy.
2. Start by reading the instructions on the medicine packaging carefully.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
4. Take out the required dosage of medicine as mentioned in the prescription.
5. If the medicine needs to be mixed with water or any other liquid, follow the instructions accordingly.
6. Ensure that the elderly person's mouth is clean and dry.
7. Ask the elderly person to sit in an upright position.
8. Gently place the medicine in the elderly person's mouth towards the back, avoiding the tongue.
9. Provide a glass of water to help the elderly person swallow the medicine, if required.
10. Make sure the elderly person swallows the medicine completely.
11. Dispose of any packaging or unused medicine properly.
12. Record the date and time of administering the medicine for future reference.

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1. Elderly individuals who are prescribed medication by their healthcare provider.
2. Elderly individuals who have difficulty swallowing large pills or capsules.
3. Elderly individuals who require specialized dosage forms, such as liquid medications or chewable tablets.
4. Elderly individuals who have chronic health conditions that necessitate continuous medication.
5. Elderly individuals who may forget to take their medication without assistance.
6. Elderly individuals who are unable to read or understand complex medication instructions.

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