The classic pillbox has been upgraded. There’s an app for just about anything these days, including ones that can help you remember to take your medication. Medication adherence, or taking your medication as prescribed, is an important part of managing your health, whether you have a chronic condition or a brief head cold. Unused medications can also lead to abuse and misuse, as well as accidental poisonings.
Stay on schedule with your meds by using a medication reminder. There are a number of smartphone apps you can use to help. For example, check out the two below.
- Medisafe – Available for Android and iOS devices – This HIPPA-compliant app allows users to add their medications and set what time of day they need to take them. The app divides the day into four quadrants so you can easily see what pills you’ve taken and what’s coming up next.
- CareZone – Available for Android and iOS devices – Besides keeping track of your medication, you can also add the medications of your family members. The app will also help you remember to refill your medication and track other health information.
In a step further, smartphone apps have also been developed that will actually monitor if a person is taking their medication. The proof comes when people upload photos to their physician’s offices to prove they’ve swallowed their medication. This new technique is currently being researched to see if it’s an effective way to make sure people are adhering to their medicine. Read more about the study in a recent The Associated Press article.
You are the leading health insurer in Kansas and you state “HIPPA compliant app”. Is this how serious we should take your recommendations and services?
I EAT REAL FRESH FOOD, BEEF VEGETABLE FROM MY GARDEN, FRESH FRUITS, IN A VARIETY AND BALANCE…..I DO NOT TAKE PILLS NOR MEDICATIONS , OF NO USE TO ME! EAT HEALTHY THROW THE PILLS AWAY YOU WILL ENJOY A HEALTHIER LIFE! LOL JUST A CHOICE!
I agree with you 100%…I no longer eat beef or pork…though I have loved it in the past just decided to stop eating them…Love the farmers market for fresh veggies…& right now it’s watermelon eating time & I am enjoying the season immensely…
So glad you have that option! However, I have had an autoimmune disease for years. I wear braces on my feet because the bones shift and there is plenty of pain and inflammation.
Thanks, for info will help me remember if took my meds
Thanks, I’ll try them out. Currently, I’m using my clock alarms and an app fro Richeys Pharmacy.
What a wonderful idea! This can be a very useful app. Will give it a try and see how it goes. 😊
I have recentlt out an app on my phone! Thank you
Take my medicine at 8pm everyday that’s when I forget them.
Thank you! Very interesting
Thanks, I already use an app and it’s working good for me.
Yes! This is awesome, thanks for the info!!
Thanks for the info.