- (HealthDay News) — As a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's,
administering their medication — and preventing missed pills or the wrong
dosages — can be a daunting responsibility.

The Alzheimer's Association offers these suggestions:

• Learn about each medication before you administer it. Make sure you
  know exactly what each pill is for, and its possible side effects.
• In clear language, explain exactly what each pill is for, and why and
  how the person needs to take it.
• Keep good records of each medication taken, the dose, and when
  taken.
• Keep medications well-organized, and safely stored out of reach in a
  locked cabinet or drawer.
• Don't let taking medicine turn into a struggle. If the person doesn't
  want to take it at a particular moment, try again a bit later.
• Make the task as easy as possible. Ask your pharmacist for liquid,
  which may be easier to administer than a pill. Or ask the pharmacist if
  you can crush the pill and put it in food.