Home Care Help

Most people understand that they can’t take pills lying down, but it’s also important to remain upright - sitting or standing - for at least 15 minutes after consuming the pills. Not only do the pills reach the stomach more easily, it can also help them go to work more quickly.
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Taking medications with some water is commonplace, but taking a drink of water just before the medication can make the process even easier. That first drink will better moisten the throat. Thanks to the St. Peters Hospital website in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

Need to keep someone’s head propped up while lying down? A quick solution is to buy wedges that are used to keep infants from rolling over. They come two in a pack and are joined by velcro so you can widen or narrow the gap between them, depending on the fit you want. [...]