Mother's Day and informal care: take care of yourself, too

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, is Mother's Day. For many women, this is not only a pleasant day with the children, but also a day when caregiving continues. They often care not only for their family, but also for a partner, parent or other family member. Many mothers are therefore also caregivers.

Many mothers unwittingly regulate a lot

Many mothers are the silent regulator at home. You request repeat prescriptions, pick up medications and keep track of who is taking what and when. Sometimes it involves antibiotics for a child, a medication roll for a parent and your own tablets, patches or spray at the same time, for example for menopause or a thyroid condition. Especially then, overview and guidance are important. We help to monitor medication safety and support therapy compliance: taking medication as agreed.

Mother's Day and informal care: also pay attention to self-care drugs

Other non-prescription drugs deserve attention. Paracetamol is often a safe first choice for pain or fever. Ibuprofen and naproxen belong to the NSAIDs: painkillers that also inhibit inflammation. These drugs are not suitable for everyone. If you use blood thinners, urine pills or blood pressure medication, we pay extra attention to interactions and risks for stomach and kidneys. Self-care may seem simple, but it can have side effects and affect the effectiveness of other medicines.

Personal and online care

Convenience is especially important for informal caregivers. That is why you can visit us not only at the counter, but also arrange a lot online. Requesting repeat medication, passing on a question or picking up medication at a time that suits you: it can often be done without any extra arrangements. So you have more time for caring for others and for yourself.

The power of your local pharmacy

We are the trusted pharmacy in the neighborhood. We know you, your family, your doctor and often your records. Your doctor knows you and you know us. That helps when something needs to be arranged quickly, such as a medication change, a temporary shortage or a potentially unsafe combination of drugs. We check prescriptions, explain new medications and monitor compliance. With a new drug, we explain the indication, dosage and possible side effects. We can also help with a medicine roll, repeat service, a medicine dispenser and a clear intake schedule. There are many things you can arrange online, such as repeating your medication, viewing your medication overview and answering questions.

Don't forget yourself

If you take care of others, your own treatment sometimes gets in the way. For example, if you take hormone supplements containing estradiol and progesterone for menopause symptoms, levothyroxine for the thyroid gland or blood pressure medication such as amlodipine, it is important to have a regular intake. We think with you about side effects, a practical intake schedule and safe combining with other drugs. If anything needs to be coordinated with your doctor, we will be happy to do so. Want to know more about medications? Then read more on Apotheek.nl. For general health information you can also visit Thuisarts.nl.