About this session
Medication support can range from occasional reminders to helping an older relative manage several prescriptions, inhalers, creams, over-the-counter products and supplements.
Changes in memory, vision, hearing, dexterity, swallowing, mobility or daily routine may make a previously manageable medication plan more difficult.
This session helps participants provide useful support without automatically taking over.
They learn how to build an accurate medication record, identify where the routine is breaking down, prepare for appointments and discuss practical concerns with pharmacists, doctors and other qualified professionals.
The emphasis is person-centered support. Wherever possible, the older relative remains involved in decisions, understands what is being discussed and retains control over the parts of medication management they can safely handle.
Structured medication reviews are designed to involve the person in decisions and can help reduce harm from side effects, interactions or an unmanageable treatment burden, as NHS England guidance on structured medication reviews notes.
What your people take away
- Create a complete and current medication record with the older relative
- Identify practical barriers involving memory, vision, dexterity, swallowing and routine
- Support reminders, appointments and medication reviews without unnecessarily removing independence
- Recognize possible duplication, side effects or changes requiring professional advice
- Prepare a clear backup plan for missed doses, emergencies and changes in support
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Organize the Medication Routine TogetherA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Organize the Medication Routine Together: create one complete medication record, map what actually happens each day and agree which support is helpful.
- Create one complete medication record
- Map what actually happens each day
- Agree which support is helpful
Covers 3 of 4 points in Organize the Medication Routine Together.
60 minutes
The 60-minute session focuses on immediate practical application. Participants create a clearer medication record, map the current routine, identify where support is genuinely needed and choose one improvement to make with their relative.
- Module 1: Organize the Medication Routine Together
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Organize the Medication Routine Together.
90 minutes
The 90-minute session adds deeper exploration of reminders, packaging, appointments, storage, side effects and communication. Participants build a more reliable support plan while preserving the older person's involvement and preferences.
- Module 1: Organize the Medication Routine Together
- Module 2: Reduce Confusion and Strengthen Everyday Support
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Organize the Medication Routine Together and Reduce Practical Barriers and Prepare Better Conversations.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
The full-day session combines practical organization with accessible medication-safety education. Participants prepare for medication reviews, create contingency plans and consider how support should adapt if health, cognition or independence changes.
- Module 1: Organize the Medication Routine Together
- Module 2: Reduce Confusion and Strengthen Everyday Support
- Module 3: Prepare for Reviews, Changes and Increasing Support Needs
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Organize the Medication Routine Together
Every length- Create one complete medication recordParticipants work with their relative to list prescription medicines, occasional medicines, inhalers, creams, over-the-counter products, vitamins, herbal products and supplements.
- Map what actually happens each dayParticipants compare the written instructions with the older person's real routine of waking, meals, appointments and sleep.
- Agree which support is helpfulParticipants distinguish tasks the older relative can manage independently from areas where reminders, preparation, transport or appointment support would help.
- Choose a clear confirmation systemParticipants select a suitable way to record whether medication has been taken, such as a chart, app, calendar or professionally prepared organizer where appropriate.
Reduce Practical Barriers and Prepare Better Conversations
90 minutes and longer- Check vision, hearing, dexterity and swallowingParticipants consider whether small print, similar packaging, difficult lids, measuring devices, inhalers or swallowing problems are affecting safe use.
- Notice changes in alertness, balance or functionParticipants record new drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, falls, appetite changes, constipation or reduced ability to complete usual activities.
- Prepare for appointments as a teamParticipants organize the medication list, recent changes, symptoms, questions and any monitoring results before the appointment.
- Keep every professional informedParticipants bring the current medication list to pharmacy, medical, dental, hospital and therapy appointments.
Navigate Reviews, Emergencies and Changing Support Needs
3 hours and longer- Prepare for a complete medication reviewParticipants gather the current list, packaging where practical, actual use, benefits, concerns, missed doses and monitoring information.
- Clarify decisions and responsibilitiesParticipants record what will continue, what has changed, which tests or reviews are required and who is responsible for each next step.
- Create a backup and emergency planParticipants keep an accessible medication list, allergy information, key contacts and instructions for urgent situations.
- Adapt support when needs changeParticipants identify signs that the current arrangement may no longer be sufficient, including repeated dosing uncertainty, missed treatment, unsafe storage, increasing confusion or inability to use devices.
Who it’s for
- Employees supporting an older parent, relative or friend with medication routines
- Family caregivers balancing independence with practical medication help
- Anyone preparing for pharmacy or doctor appointments on behalf of an older relative
- People noticing memory, vision, dexterity or routine changes affecting safe medicine use
- Teams building caregiver-support or health-literacy campaigns in the workplace
- Organizations offering practical medication education with appropriate clinical boundaries
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Supporting an Older Relative With Medication
How long is Supporting an Older Relative With Medication?
Supporting an Older Relative With Medication runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Organize the Medication Routine Together: create one complete medication record, map what actually happens each day and agree which support is helpful. A 60-minute session covers Organize the Medication Routine Together in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Reduce Practical Barriers and Prepare Better Conversations. A 3-hour session adds Navigate Reviews, Emergencies and Changing Support Needs. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Supporting an Older Relative With Medication be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Supporting an Older Relative With Medication?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Supporting an Older Relative With Medication to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.