Managing everyone's health? You need these tools

Essential kit for a vital role.

Appointments, meds, pain relief — all on you? Is someone in your family keeping track of every appointment, refilling every prescription, and remembering who needs what medication, and when? If that someone is you, congratulations! You're your family's Chief Health Officer (CHO). Keeping on top of your own health can be tough enough, let alone managing a family's well-being. Staying organized is crucial, and although it requires regular effort and care, it can prevent overwhelm, confusion, and mistakes. Here are some ideas to help you navigate the week without any mishaps. 🗓️ A good household planner: Some calendars, like the tiddler family & household planner, have columns for different people, which helps keep everyone organized. Look for one with a column for tracking medical appointments, refills, and seasonal health needs — it makes it so much easier. 💊 Color-coded pill organizers: You can buy organizers in a variety of colors, like the EZY DOSE, or you can decorate them to make them easily identifiable for each family member. Some, like the AUVON organizer, have separate daily compartments you can remove for travel. 🤕 Portable first aid kit: This is a household essential. Look for a kit that's easily portable and includes various bandages, pain relief medications, and cleansing or antiseptic wipes, gels, or creams. Keep one in each vehicle for managing accidents outside the home as well. ☺️ Heating pad for pain relief: The Huggaroo microwave heating pad offers a reliable way to provide welcome relief for everything from growing pains to period cramps to sore muscles. These are just a few ways to help your family's Chief Health Officer get the job done. Next, check out our full guide for seasonal health prep strategies, money-saving tips for prescriptions, and the complete toolkit for managing everything from back-to-school illnesses to allergy season. SEE THEM ALL We'll be back in 2 weeks! — Healthline Newsletter Team FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. Until next time,

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