An Older Adult Who Lives Alone Takes Three Different White

An older adult who lives alone takes three different white, flat, unscored medications every day.He has trouble remembering if he has taken the correct pill at the correct time.What strategy would best help this patient maintain independence and safety in taking his medications?

A) Place a piece of different colored tape on each pill bottle.
B) Take the medications out of the bottles and place them in a pill holder.
C) Have a neighbor give the patient his pills once each day.
D) Ask the patient how he wants to identify the medications.