Recently an individual contacted IPAT in search of some assistive technology (AT) to help with medication management. She was looking for a watch or portable timer that could be set to countdown for a certain increment of time. She also wanted a vibration option so when the timer went off, not everyone around her would hear it or be distracted. What she found in her search, before contacting IPAT, was a lot of watches that had an alarm that could be set to a specific hour of the day. The options she found would not work, because she had to take her medication every so many hours and not at a certain time of the day. After reaching out to IPAT for help, we were able to provide her with the following options for her medication management.
This watch has 3 modes: clock, alarm, and timer. A user can choose the standard 60 minute timer or customize their own and can set one alarm. There is the option to have an audible or vibration alert. Watch the video below to see how it works.
This watch features a countdown timer and vibration alerts. There are also two alarms the user can set.
This portable timer allows a user to have audible or vibration alerts for the two countdown timers. In addition to the timers, it features a stopwatch and clock. It includes a belt clip or fridge magnet so it can be used in the home or on the go.
If you, or someone you know, could use help with medication management contact IPAT today!
Hi All,
Its amazing how many solutions and kit there is out there.
From our perspective preset medication reminders can be given in the home using Careline units to remind the person on the unit in the home to take their medication but also if the unit is not responded by pressing the green button on the unit an alert will come through to our call handling centre after a preset time and a manual call is made to the person to remind them.
There are also Telecare compatible locked and timed dispensing pill carosels which present only the medicines when required for people with more complex needs. These however cant take all types of medicine. They can be deployed as standalone units or as part of the Careline solution.
I hope this is of help,
Best Wishes,
Diane
Assistive Technologies Development Manager
Thanks for sharing, Diane. Yes, I think there is a medication dispenser/reminder out there to fit everyone’s needs.