FAMILY AND CAREGIVER GUIDE

Medication list for an elderly parent or older relative

A current list can help families communicate more clearly during appointments and emergencies.

Reviewed August 25, 2026
IMPORTANT

Do not stop, add, or change a medicine based on this list. Confirm every change with the appropriate prescriber or pharmacist.

01

Identity and contacts

Include full name, date of birth, emergency contact, preferred pharmacy and phone, and prescriber names.

02

Every medication

Record name, strength, form, dose amount, route, frequency, stated purpose, and prescriber. Copy from the label without guessing abbreviations.

03

Include everything

Add prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements. List allergies and known reactions.

04

Keep it current

Add a review date. Update after hospital discharge, appointments, dose changes, or discontinued medicines.

05

Share securely

Keep a caregiver-accessible copy and bring one to appointments. Avoid sending private medical information through public forms, ordinary email, or WhatsApp.

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Official sources

National Institute on Aging: Taking Medicines SafelyMedlinePlus: Taking Multiple Medicines SafelyEditorial policy
PARA QUÉ FUE CREADO ESTE SITIO

Antela DosVoces fue creado para familias, cuidadores, clínicas, proveedores, hospitales, farmacias y organizaciones que necesitan presentar instrucciones existentes de medicamentos y productos de salud con mayor claridad en español e inglés. Es un servicio de comunicación no clínica.