The 'PillBox' Makes it Easier for the Elderly to Take their Meds
Michael Hemsworth — March 8, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: getthepillbox & damngeeky
With the level of senior citizens rising around the world, new innovations to help make their lives easier are coming to light like the 'PillBox' pill dispenser. Designed to work with the company's solution 'dr Poket,' the 'PillBox' enables medication schedules to be set up to be dispensed accordingly.
Aside from being able to remind via smartphone to take your medication, the 'PillBox' will also sort medications and dispense them when it's time to take them. Keeping track of various medication schedules and/or how to take them can be a daunting task for anyone let alone the elderly. As such, the 'PillBox' pill dispenser helps to optimize the experience to help decrease the prevalence of complications or adverse effects from forgetting to take medication.
Aside from being able to remind via smartphone to take your medication, the 'PillBox' will also sort medications and dispense them when it's time to take them. Keeping track of various medication schedules and/or how to take them can be a daunting task for anyone let alone the elderly. As such, the 'PillBox' pill dispenser helps to optimize the experience to help decrease the prevalence of complications or adverse effects from forgetting to take medication.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Pill Dispensers - The 'PillBox' is an example of an automated pill dispenser that simplifies medication management for the elderly.
2. Digital Medication Reminders - Smartphone reminders provided by devices like the 'PillBox' help ensure timely and correct medication intake.
3. Medication Optimization Solutions - Innovations like 'dr Poket' and the 'PillBox' provide efficient medication scheduling and dispensing to minimize complications.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The automated pill dispenser market within healthcare technology offers disruptive opportunities for improving medication management.
2. Senior Care - The 'PillBox' and similar products cater to the growing senior care industry by enhancing the elderly population's medication adherence.
3. Mobile App Development - Developers can create innovative medication reminder apps like 'dr Poket' that integrate with automated pill dispensers.
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