A silly pat on the head helps seniors remember daily med, study suggests

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 16:56 in Health & Medicine

(PhysOrg.com) -- Doing something unusual, like knocking on wood or patting yourself on the head, while taking a daily dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they've already taken their daily medications, suggests new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

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