Options for Senior America – Greensboro & Burlington, NC
There are dozens of licensed home-care agencies serving Guilford and Alamance and surround areas. So what truly sets one apart—slogans, gadgets, company size? For us, it’s expertise.
Options for Senior America Greensboro & Burlington is owned and operated by a licensed pharmacist with years in geriatric care. Our onboarding starts where many agencies end: with medications. We don’t just list them; we make sure they’re understood. Why is each medication on the list? What’s the safest way to take it? Are there duplicates or interactions? We simplify the daily routine and teach families so the plan is doable day to day.
Our registered nurses then use that information to build an individualized plan of care that is clear enough for caregivers to follow and grounded in why each step matters. That alignment keeps everyone on the same page and reduces real-world errors at home.
This October: Medication Safety Spotlights
In recognition of American Pharmacists Month, we’re sharing four short, plain-language posts on our social media to help families keep medication routines safe at home:
• Oct 6 — “PM” Sleep Aids (antihistamines)
• Oct 13 — “Water Pills” (diuretics)
• Oct 20 — Blood Thinners
• Oct 28 — Hidden Acetaminophen in Cold/Flu Combos
Follow along on LinkedIn/Facebook, and check back here at month’s end for our October Recap.
Why this matters
Many families do everything right—see the doctor, refill on time, use a pillbox—yet mix-ups still happen. Hospital stays add new prescriptions, bottles look alike, labels confuse, and vitamins or “as-needed” meds stack up until you’ve got duplicates or the wrong dose.
A pharmacist working with your home-care team changes that. We look at the real routine, confirm what’s actually being taken, simplify timing, flag risks, and educate you while coordinating any changes with the prescriber. The result is a plan that’s easier to follow with fewer surprises like side effects, falls, or avoidable ER visits.
What to watch for
• New dizziness, grogginess, or more frequent falls after a med change
• Confusion or “not themselves,” especially in the evening
• Duplicate bottles, missed refills, or using old bottles
• Big swings in blood pressure, blood sugar, or heart rate
• Stomach upset or loss of appetite soon after a new med
What helps
• Quarterly “brown-bag” + after any ER/hospital visit — put every med/vitamin on the table; keep one current list.
• Use one pharmacy with refill sync — timing stays consistent; problems surface sooner.
• Simplify the routine — once-daily where possible, pillbox/blister packs, visible schedule.
• Track simple vitals/symptoms — BP, weight, blood sugar, pain logs support safe adjustments.
How home care fits
Non-medical caregivers don’t administer or change medications but they make the plan work: on-time reminders and cueing, noting and reporting missed doses or side effects, supporting pillbox use per the family/clinician plan, rides to pharmacy/doctor, meal prep/hydration, safe storage/organization, and steady daily rhythms that reduce mistakes.
Links to our services
• Personal Care
• Care Packages / IL PLUS
Local note:
We serve families across the Triad—Greensboro, Burlington, and surrounding counties—with pharmacist-informed onboarding and RN-directed plans of care.
Do you replace our doctor or local pharmacist?
No. In onboarding, we align the home routine—verify what’s being taken, build a practical schedule, and share safety concerns with your prescriber/pharmacy for decisions.
Do you change or stop medications?
No. We don’t prescribe or discontinue drugs. We capture and clarify the list, spot duplicate/interaction risks, and send recommendations to your clinician. Caregivers provide reminders only.
How often do you revisit the plan?
At least annually and whenever something changes—new drug or dose, hospital/ER visit, or new symptoms (e.g., dizziness, confusion, falls). We fold those checkpoints into RN care-plan reviews.
What should we have ready for the onboarding visit?
All medication bottles (Rx, OTC, vitamins, herbals), inhalers/insulins/creams; any current med list; recent vitals/logs (BP, blood sugar, weight, pain); discharge papers if recently hospitalized.
What exactly can caregivers do around medications?
Provide timely reminders and cueing, observe and report missed doses or side effects, support pillbox use as set up by family/nurse/pharmacist, organize safe storage, and coordinate pharmacy/doctor visits. They do not administer or change meds.
Is onboarding and medication alignment covered by insurance?
Home care is typically private pay; we can assist with long-term care insurance claims. Medication alignment is included in onboarding—no separate fee.
Sources
• “Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults,” National Institute on Aging (NIH)
• “Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults,” U.S. Food & Drug Administration
• “Beers Criteria® (Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults) — Plain-Language Overview,” HealthInAging.org (American Geriatrics Society)
• “Medicines and Fall Risk in Older Adults,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Note: This article is for general education only and is not medical advice.
Talk to a care specialist
Call/Text: 336-270-6647 | Email: Greensboro@OptionsCorp.com
Author
Jered Yalung, PharmD — Owner & Agency Director, Options for Senior America (Greensboro & Burlington)
Pharmacist with long-term care experience focused on simplifying medication routines, preventing adverse effects, and helping older adults stay safe and independent—wherever you call home.
