Mom keeps forgetting she received her meds

Maybe she could have a calendar and make a check mark when she gets her meds. That is if she could remember to do that.

Good idea! Unfortunately she cannot understand/follow calendars- too abstract for her now.

@lburn The calendar idea or something similar could work. It might be worth a try. The calendar should be a desk size calendar tacked on the wall. Each day when the nurse gives her the medications, the nurse can sign her name, and have your mom put a sticker on. I had a very similar situation when I was a nurse. The patient just wouldn’t believe that we gave her her pills. We devised something like the calendar and it worked pretty well. You might also ask the nurses (those who have been their awhile), what they have done in similar situations.
Let’s get some more members to chime in with their suggestions. Sound good?

This helped my husband and might work for your mom. I just put out one per day at breakfast. https://www.amazon.com/Weekly-Organizer-Sukuos-Vitamin-Supplements/dp/B07PYQVLYS/ref=asc_df_B07PYQVLYS/?

I'm so sorry. This is so difficult.

My husband has Alzheimer's and I am also trying to figure out how to handle issues. He is constantly asking me what we have planned for the day. I have notes on the kitchen counter explaining appointments to him but he forgets to look there.

Where my step-mother is they distribute the drugs to her. She no longer is able to remember most anything.
I am surprised this is not being handled for your mother.

Her brain is broken, this will not get better, she is on the somewhat normal downward spiral.

We set up a white board calendar when SM was in AL, put it on her refrigerator, she erased it as soon as we filled it in, total waste of time. She is now in memory care, exactly where she needs to be.

Sending support your way.

Thank you! I participate in a caregivers support group at my church. I think there are many spouse caregivers. You are all very special people and deserve accolades for all you do!!!! Try to take time for yourself when you can, you are working 24/7.