Medication Management
True or False: It is usually recommended to stop taking psychiatric medications as soon as a person is feeling better.
FALSE!
True or False: There are apps available to download for free (such as Every Dollar) which can help you create your own budget.
True!
Name one barrier to taking medications as prescribed.
Define what Financial Wellness means.
A person's satisfaction with their current financial situation and future prospects (including income, debt, and savings).
Name one strategy for medication compliance.
Possible answers: Set an alarm reminder, use a pill box/organizer, keep medications in a visible place to help remember to take them, etc.
Name the best way to dispose of any unused, old, or expired medications.
Take them to a local pharmacy (such as CVS, Walgreens, etc) that offers medication disposal services!
Name two things that are VERY IMPORTANT to inform your medication prescriber about!
Possible answers: 1) Allergies 2) Adverse Reactions to Medications 3) All medications currently being taken 4) All over-the-counter vitamins/supplements currently being taken
This is a local agency that provides free financial counseling. They assist clients with creating a budget, building credit, managing student loans, planning for retirement, and more.
Credit Counseling Center