01 · The problem
Living alone, easy to forget
Many older people live on their own and have to take several different pills every day, at different times.
- It is hard to keep track. Did I take the morning pill? Or did I take it twice?
- A mistake is dangerous. A missed or doubled dose can lead to a fall or a hospital visit.
- No one is watching. If something goes wrong, there is nobody at home to notice.
~50%
of people do not take long-term medicines as prescribed (WHO)
Photo: Tony Alter · CC BY 2.002 · The innovation
One smart box for the whole week
A family member fills the dispenser once a week. The device sorts every dose into its own day-and-time compartment.
- It reminds you. At pill time the right compartment lights up and beeps until you take it.
- It prevents mistakes. Only the correct compartment opens, so you can never take the wrong pills.
- It is simple. Big buttons, clear sounds — the user does not even need a smartphone.
Photo: Stevepb · CC003 · Why it's a genuine innovation
If a dose is missed, the family knows
The dispenser is connected to the internet. If a pill is not taken on time, it sends an alert to a relative's phone.
- Better than a normal pill box. An ordinary box cannot remind, check or report — this one does all three.
- Cheaper than care. Far less expensive than a daily nurse visit, and it works 24/7.
- Accessible to everyone. Easy for the elderly user; the family controls everything from an app.
Photo: Alejandro Escamilla · CC0
04 · Conclusion
Independence, with peace of mind
A simple, affordable device lets older people stay safely in their own homes — and lets their families relax.
Thank you!·Any questions?