The role of a pharmacist is constantly expanding and evolving. More and more services are available through pharmacists that were once only accessible in other clinical settings like GP surgeries.
With limited GP and hospital appointments, patients are realising that they can get many of their healthcare needs met through the personalised care provided by pharmacists. From weight loss services to health advice, to immunisations, pharmacists do far more than dispense medications.
Care home pharmacists build on this level of care by providing essential and enhanced services to the residents within a care home setting. Having a dedicated care home pharmacist has been shown to greatly improve the overall health and wellbeing of care home residents. Their services are customised to fit the needs of each unique care home, ensuring patients are well cared for on an individual level.
Supporting Dementia Patients
Older patients have a wide range of conditions and chronic illnesses, chief among them cognitive issues. People are living longer than ever so the numbers of dementia diagnoses are on the rise.
Those with dementia often have trouble getting the care they need because of communication and comprehension difficulties. This can unfortunately leave them lost in the healthcare system and other health concerns can be missed or overlooked.
The PTMD care home pharmacists in Brailes and Bloxham are specially trained to meet the needs of dementia patients to ensure they receive appropriate care and that patients are actively engaged in their own health. These pharmacists are also being involved more actively in research on how best to meet the needs of older patients.
Care Home Pharmacies Near Me
Partnering with a care home pharmacy like Pharmacy To My Door in Moreton-in-Marsh will improve the well-being of your residents and reduce the workload on your staff. In addition to health advice, care home pharmacists are your point of contact with GPs and hospitals for your patients’ medications.
By handling all the administration relating to medications, your staff will have more time to dedicate to your patients. This extra attention can make a world of difference for patients with dementia.
Contact us today to find out more about how Pharmacy to My Door’s care home pharmacy services in Shipston-on-Stour and Stratford-Upon-Avon can help enhance your care home.
