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Electronic Medication Reminder Pill Boxes are programmable to alert the user as to when their medication is due. These boxes come with various functions, some small enough to carry in the pocket or purse of the user, and store the medication within the reminder device.
The ‘Cadex Medication Reminder Watch’ has the date and time in large type on the face. It uses either vibration or sound to remind the wearer to take their medication, with the name of the medication appearing on the face. This watch stores information including contact details and health information.
The ‘Blue Phone’ is a phone that can be programmed to remind the person with dementia, using voice prompts, to take their medication. For more information contact the Independent Living Centre (ILC) in your state.
The ‘Careousel Automated Medication Dispenser’ is a lightweight circular unit which alerts the user with a flashing light or alarm when their medication is due. It dispenses the medication by moving the internal compartment around to the opening. This unit is lockable and has the capacity for 28 different settings in one day. To dispense the medication the user needs to turn the unit upside down over their hand. The Careousel requires batteries to operate.