Medication Compliance Promotes Health and Independence

Discoveries of lifesaving medications that can halt or even reverse the progression of chronic diseases have dramatically changed the lives of millions of people for the better.  They live longer, more productive lives and are able to continue enjoying their independent lifestyles.

But for many seniors that means taking a complex schedule of prescription drugs every single day.  For their caregivers, it means the challenge of making sure that loved ones take their lifesaving medications as prescribed by their physicians. 

It’s often typical for an individual to take one set of pills in the morning, different doses in the afternoon and evening and yet another at bedtime.  It can be somewhat overwhelming.

Almost 30% of all hospital admissions for people over age 65 are directly attributable to medication non-compliance.  125,000 people die each year from complications due to medication non-compliance.  Approximately 40% of people enter nursing homes because they are unable to manage their medications at home. 

The good news is that studies repeatedly show that home medication errors fall dramatically and people have fewer side effects, fewer doctor visits and fewer hospital admissions when they’re given the information and the means they need to take their prescribed drugs correctly.

Miracle drugs can’t work their miracles if people don’t take them properly.  Innovative and proactive tools for managing medications at home can make the difference.  The MD2 Personal Medication System provides automatic, accurate and monitored physical dispensing of scheduled medications at home.

The Medication & Personal Reminder Assistant stores up to six pre-recorded reminder messages that can be changed at any time.  Caregivers can program messages into the system using a touch tone phone from a remote location.  This feature is also convenient for leaving reminders about doctor or dentist appointments, personal appointments or social events.  Caregivers can help a loved one every day with a “personal touch” by recording reminder messages in their own familiar voices.  This feature provides a reliable and cost effective tool for promoting a high level of medication compliance.

The MD2 holds up to 60 doses of medication and automatically dispenses them in individual cups at pre-programmed times in accordance with a loved one’s medication schedule.  The system is continuously monitored, so if a person forgets to take their medication, caregivers can be notified by telephone automatically.

The MD2 Personal Medication System by Health Watch is designed for people who are suffering from physical dexterity issues, mild to moderate dementia, and individuals with complex medication schedules. 

Using strategies and tools that enhance compliance empowers people to manage their own care, improve their overall quality of life and give them the therapeutic advantages of better health and well-being. 

Submitted by Sandi Comer-Cooper:
Email:  scooper@rightathome-atl.net
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