Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, and for most of us it just means an earlier sunset. For an older adult who takes medications at set times or lives with memory changes, that one-hour shift can quietly throw off the whole day.
Pills meant for 8 AM get taken at 7, taken twice, or skipped. Darker evenings can also bring earlier drowsiness, restless nights, and more late-day confusion. A few simple steps help: change every clock in the house the night before, including the stove and microwave, tie medication times to meals instead of the clock, and turn lamps on earlier so evenings stay bright.
Advantage CNAs provide medication reminders and help keep daily routines steady through changes like this one, so families have one less thing to worry about from a distance. More about our care options is in the comments.
Does your loved one rely on a pill organizer, a phone alarm, or a daily habit to remember their medications? #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace
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