And i once had a patient who meticulously organized her pills by color, but always forgot if she took them or not! She ended up creating a song to remind herself each day, which was truly a highlight of my shift. It’s amazing how humor can lighten the mood in healthcare, especially when dealing with chronic illness management.
Sounds like a fun shift! I once had a patient who used a timer to remind herself, but she ended up adopting a pet parrot that repeats ‘Take your meds!’ all day. Who knew we’d resort to feathered friends for pill prompts?
But @kelly_g92 That’s a clever idea with the parrot! I had a patient who set daily reminders on her phone, but the notifications always startled her. Sometimes simpler is better.
And i once had a patient who used sticky notes on her fridge as reminders, but she ended up with a whole collage of colorful reminders! It was a fun way to keep track, though it did get a little chaotic; sometimes, a little chaos can spark joy in managing health, right? @kelly_g92.