Medication AdaptationsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com June 7, 2019 Older students need to learn how to identify and take the correct medication in the prescribed dosages and at the correct time. Sometimes it is possible to identify medications by the size and shape of the container, but containers are frequently similar or identical. Sometimes, pills themselves can be identified by the shape or texture, but this isn't always the case. Use the following strategies to help identify medications. General Tips
Identifying MedicinesDiscuss strategies the people with visual impairments can use to be sure they are taking the correct medication in prescribed dosages and at the right time. Discuss how it is sometimes possible to identify a medication by the size and shape, but sometimes containers are similar or nearly identical. Tactile markers or accessible labels can be placed on bottles to tell them apart. Additionally, some pills have different shapes, sizes, and textures, but many feel the same. Pill organizers can help the individual sort and organize pills for a week. Select a simple one if you take pills once a day or select one with many compartments if you need to take pills at different times during the day. Purchase ones that are in an accessible font or braille or add accessible labels. Provide the student with a collection of materials to use to label different types of products and medicines. Also, provide different types of pill organizers to explore.
Labeling Medications
Pill Organizers & SplittersIf it isn't practical to keep medications in the original container because you take a number of pills and at different times, you may want to use a pill organizer. There are many options of pill organizers. Select one that meets the needs of the student.
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