Health & Medical Needs at Home
If your young adult takes medication daily and plans to pursue independent living or wants additional responsibility in their life, staying on top of their health and medicine is a step in the right direction.

Young ladies should also track their menstrual cycle to anticipate when it is coming and how to prepare for it. For example, if it is coming then they should pack feminine hygiene products, extra underwear, and even an extra pair of pants when they go to work, school, or out into the community. 
Websites & Apps
Medicine/Pill Reminder Apps
Apple App Store- Pill & Med Reminder (free) or Round Health (free).  

Menstrual Cycle
App- Apple App Store- Life- Period Tracker Calendar (free)
Email Reminder (when period is coming)- https://mymonthlycycles.com/mmcreminders.jsp

Health plan
If the individual has a health plan for allergies, seizures, or other medical need, consider having the individual carry a copy with them in their purse, wallet, or electronically as a ‘starred’ or ‘favorite’ photo in their phone or tablet Photos app. 

Doctor contact information
If the individual has their own personal phone or tablet, consider entering in Doctor’s contact information in the Contacts app. Use the Notes portion of the Contact to add in any important information they should know about their health or medication.

The assessment provides a list of things to consider and questions to ask your young adult about specifically related to their health and medical needs.
Additional Questions?
If you have questions or want more information, simply reply to this email or reach out to Taryn Chrapkowski at 630- 468-4406 or tchrapko@hinsdale86.org.
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This information was compiled by the Tuesday Transition Tidbits Committee- Taryn Chrapkowski, Ashley Principe, and Heather Riggs.
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