Curious about how your local pharmacy can help you age at home?
In this episode, we look into the benefits of choosing a local pharmacy, and how it can enhance your ability to age at home successfully.
My guest is Hussain, an experienced pharmacist and owner of GoodNeighbors Family Pharmacy in Toledo, Ohio. Hussain shares his vast experience with seniors and discusses the personalized services his pharmacy offers, such as free delivery, home vaccinations, and medication packaging.
Together, we highlight the importance of building relationships with local pharmacies and the personalized attention they provide—benefits that go beyond what's typically available at chain pharmacies.
Here's what we uncover...
- Personalized Care is Key: Local pharmacies offer a unique level of personal attention and familiarity. Hussain emphasizes the importance of knowing each patient personally, which can lead to better health outcomes through tailored advice and support.
- Superior Services for Seniors: From free home delivery to in-home vaccination services, local pharmacies provide invaluable programs to support aging at home. Their medication packaging ensures seniors take the right dose at the right time, reducing the risk of medication errors significantly.
- Community-Strengthening Benefits: Shopping local doesn't just benefit your health; it strengthens community ties. Local pharmacies hire locally and invest in community relationships, offering an essential alternative to chain pharmacies with consistent and caring service.
00:00 "Local vs. Chain Pharmacy Staffing"
05:34 "Community Support in Local Pharmacies"
07:54 Free Medication Compliance Packaging
12:52 Local Pharmacy Cost Savings
13:25 Saving Patients Money with Coupons
Email me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.com
Aging in Full Bloom with Lisa Stockdale is sponsored by HomeCaire. We believe every patient should get the personalized care they need, in the way they want it. Every caregiver should feel supported, valued, and motivated. We see each person as their own entity, with unique needs, desires, and skills. Our goal is to best support our family as they reach new milestones.
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