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Would Make an Excellent Gift!, November 10, 2007
By Hockey Chick - as reported by Amazon.com
My dad has the Med Center System. Until he got it, I used to worry all the time about whether he was taking his medications properly. When visiting him, I would dread hearing him ask my mom if he had taken his afternoon pills yet. Sometimes, she would remember that he had, other times they would try to reconstruct the afternoon or count his remaining pills to figure it out. Very scary, considering that his life depends on taking his medications properly. Now, he never forgets! The Med Center reminds him by clearly speaking the date/time and which meds he needs to take..... morning (breakfast), noon (lunch), evening (supper), night(bedtime). The clock will continue to remind him until he takes his pills and presses the acknowledge button. My dad is hard of hearing, but the Med Center has two volume settings and one of them is just right for him. Each day of the month has its own four-section pillbox clearly labeled with the date and the time of day the pills need to be taken. My dad only takes his meds 3 times each day, but it is possible to set the Med Center to remind someone to take meds once, twice, three or even four times a day. IMHO, the Med Center would make a WONDERFUL gift for someone you care about who takes pills or vitamins daily.
Great Buy!, October 19, 2007
By target fan "CLC" - as reported by Amazon.com
...it is also useful for elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment(MCI) or any memory issues. I purchased this system for my mother, after researching its competition. For this price, there is nothing better. They thought of almost everything! It works beautifully, with up to 4 voice alarms, which can be programmed (or even turned off individually, as needed). It even announces the date and time. Having the color coded ends that indicate which days have been taken and completed (red), and which have not (green) is a stroke of genius. I also like the fact that the batteries in the alarm box are double A, rather than some obscure type which can be harder to come by. This system is easy to set up and understand, simple to use and has a terrific price point. I recommend it to anyone who has loved ones with MCI or even certain types of dementia.
Greg Guenther, R.Ph. - Director of Pharmacy, Dierbergs Markets
Prescription compliance is plaguing the United States. Individuals of all ages have difficulty taking one prescription exactly as prescribed by their physician. They often miss a dose, double the dose, or fail to finish the regimen. Not taking prescriptions as directed can have a devastating effect on our health and our financial well being. As we age, complying with our medical regimen becomes more difficult due to the increased number of prescriptions we encounter. The MedCenter is a great assistant in meeting our prescription regimen. Once a month, the MedCenter is filled with the tablets and capsules required for that month’s schedule. The MedCenter reminds the patient of when to take their next dose through the use of an alarm clock. The alarm clock continues to sound until the patient takes that dose and then resets for the next scheduled dose. When compared to the health and financial consequences of prescription non-compliance, the MedCenter provides an invaluable advantage.
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