HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted July 23, 2007 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 23, 2007 When I go to the VA for appointments to my primary doctor there is a notation regarding if I was alone or accompanied. There is also a note made regarding if I was able to get about on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerfanfl Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I never gave that much thought. I never go to teh VA by myself and my wife is there making sure I organize my medicine correctly, not to mention take it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted July 25, 2007 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 25, 2007 When a Er person asks you how you got there they are fishing for information. If you leave with a drug in your system and cannot drive, it is ther heads on the chopping block. They have asked me at the ER, but for regular appts, it never has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCVeteranChic77 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Pete, So glad to read that you got help with your meds. I too have a problem with my meds, forgetting to take them on time, etc. I FINALLY got a pill box.... 7 day Morn/Noon/Eve/Night container and it kinda helps.... although I still feel like I need my alarm clock to ring when it's time to take meds... Have you ever heard of "My Health Appliance" or "Med Buddy" ??? I was told about this from a Vet Friend... and figured I'd mention it here just in case noone knew about it. It's a free device from the VA, print off the page at the following website and bring it to your next doc appt.... ask about it. https://www.healthhero.com/products_services/health_buddy2.html Glad your nurse was nice, and your meds are squared away now. ~Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted August 3, 2007 Author HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 3, 2007 Robin: Thanks I am using a 4 a day pill box for one week or 7 days. One of my kids is supposed to help me fill it once a week but so far I have done it twice. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerfanfl Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I will be darned. I had a psych appointment the other day and the doc did ask if I had come alone. That was the first time I actually noticed them asking the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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