Other than a cell phone, does anybody know if there are any type of alarm systems, like an alarm clock type style, that can be set for multiple times daily, weekly, monthly which will voice or type a reminder message?
My mother's memory is getting bad, especially on some days for things like taking meds.
She doesn't have a cell phone at this time and she's I'm not sure how it would go over for her to have one, but I might give it a try.
Google: medication dispensers and start your search. Depending on your parent's abilities and lack thereof, you can make a decision about what "may" work for you.
OMG--calling my mother every time she was supposed to take something.....that would be 4-6 phone calls a day and she cannot even work her cell phone.
I do 'kind of' agree with dgAging. My mother is on so many meds, she take 5 at bedtime to make sure she sleeps all night! I once sat her down and asked what exactly she was taking and why: turns out about half are to counteract the other half. All she REALLY needs is her insulin and Glucophage. She will religiously take her other meds. And religiously complain about the cost. I look forward to her ancient dr retiring in the next few months and mother being seen by a much younger, more up to date Dr.
Good Luck with the pill thing. This will be me trying to do this for mother pretty soon.
Order an extra tray with a lid so that you can refill it at home and then just swap out the trays. An extra key is also a good idea.