Whether it’s making sure you don’t forget your medication or don’t accidentally take two doses, these products and services go way beyond your parents’ pillboxes.

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Medicine dispensers and applicators are designed to assist a user to take or apply medicines. This includes devices to assist with using an inhaler or dispensing eye drops.

An online community of and for disabled people supporting and helping each other by sharing our experiences. People who require support to live independently may well have to give access to their home to a range of different people involved in their care, while still feeling safe within their home. For example daily carers visiting to help with personal care and meal preparation or emergency responders to a telecare alarm activation. Problems may include: I bought this alarm as i practise the 5am club. (morning routine book by Robin Sharma) I needed something loud with multiple alarms as the morning routine involves 20 minute interval timers for different activities As with smoke and heat alarms, carbon monoxide alarms are readily available on the high street. The ones we list have non-standard features such as integration with strobe or vibration systems for individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss. Be cautious of sales people who try to persuade you to buy equipment that may not meet your needs fully or is over-priced. Buying from a company that belongs to a trade association, such as the British Healthcare Trades Association, may give you some reassurance as members have signed up to a code of practice governing standards of customer service.

Some sensors attach to the door and door frame, often requiring a couple of screws. Alternatively some sensors are fitted beside the door frame and the user wears a wrist worn device. The alarm only sounds if the individual/s with the wrist worn device goes through the door. You're in the right place if you manage four or more different medications and have a GP in England.