http://www.caring.com/community/groups/caring-central/discussions/tips-on-taking-meds en-us 60 <p>You might also try finding out if she has a favorite drink that she doesn't always have available .. My grandfather rufused his meds with the nurses but everyday I would bring him a Dr. Pepper, which was his favorite and I would tell him that he could have it only if he took his meds with it..</p><p>I never had a problem after that until the very end..</p><p>Just an idea..</p> Sat, 24 May 2008 13:45:29 -0000 www.caring.com:5:129:704 Cindy57 http://www.caring.com/community/groups/caring-central/discussions/tips-on-taking-meds <p>Hi Star,</p><p>Does she have any favorite foods or foods she'll at least consistently eat?&nbsp; Perhaps you can grind the pills up and hide them in there?&nbsp; Before doing that, though, consult with her doc or at least a pharmacist.&nbsp; Some medications are time-released and crushing them will affect the way they are metabolized.&nbsp;</p><p>Another idea is talking to her docs and family about her non-compliance with taking her meds.&nbsp; Maybe there are some changes that can be made to make it easier.&nbsp; If she's taking something twice a day, for example, maybe there's something else she can taken once a day, at least only making you face this battle once rather than twice.</p> Mon, 19 May 2008 01:20:49 -0000 www.caring.com:5:129:640 Missy http://www.caring.com/community/groups/caring-central/discussions/tips-on-taking-meds <p>hello,</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on how to convince my lady to take her medication when she refuses.&nbsp;&nbsp; She has alzheimers.</p> Sun, 18 May 2008 22:09:41 -0000 www.caring.com:5:129:633 star http://www.caring.com/community/groups/caring-central/discussions/tips-on-taking-meds