Medication Management Among Older Adults Living Alone With Cognitive Impairment

The authors aimed to identify the barriers and facilitators to medication management faced by older adults living alone with cognitive impairment and their social contacts. Through qualitative interviews with 116 older adults and 54 social contacts, the study revealed significant individual, interpersonal, and systemic challenges that hinder effective medication management. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and increased support services to assist this vulnerable population in managing their medications safely.