According to manufacturer's manual, the two AA batteries that come with the system should last for one year before needing replacing. It can be purchased through Compatibility: Not applicableĬonsumer Repair ability: This device is not serviceable by the consumer however basic troubleshooting suggestions can be located on the company's website.ĭependability: Clock/Alarm system appears very dependable. This item is not covered by Medicare however it is sold on-line for as low as $69. This device can be ordered through prosthetics for Veterans with medical justification. Because this device is only an aid in medication compliance, those individuals requiring more than a visual and verbal reminders would not be appropriate.Ĭriteria for Evaluation of Assistive Technology DeviceĪffordability: MedCenter Talking One-Month Medication Organizer and Reminder sells for $95.95 in the Patterson Medical Catalog. This device is not setup for PRN medications. Not suitable for liquid or suppository medications. User must be able to fill the organizer with the medications as prescribed or have caregiver that can. The device would be indicated for the general population who is physically able to take their medications but due to mild memory impairments, needs the cueing for medication management therefore, this device could benefit individuals with mild dementia, stroke, brain injury, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. The auditory component, which includes an alarm and verbal instructions, is helpful for those with visual limitations and the two volume adjustment is useful for those who are hard of hearing. The reminder system, with its visual and auditory components, benefits individuals who need additional cueing for when to take their medications as well as back up verification that the daily doses have been taken. The MedCenter Talking One-Month Medication Organizer and Reminder is indicated for those who need more than organization of their medicines. Uses 2 "AA" batteries which are included or a DC adapter which is not included. Entire unit measures about 7.5" x 7.25" x 10". After all medications are taken for that day, the pill box is returned to its vertical slot on the stand with the red end up to indicate that all medications are completed for that day. When the alarm sounds, it either beeps or speaks, "Please take your pills". The alarm clock has up to four alarm settings. Each day, the corresponding pill box for that day is removed & placed next to the alarm clock. At the beginning of the month, you fill the compartments with the appropriate medications, placing the green color coded end facing up in the vertical slots and set the alarms according to the medication schedule. This system consists of 31 color coded individual boxes, each with 4 pill labeled compartments (morning, noon, evening and night) that sit in a frame and a talking clock with 4 reminder alarm settings. This device was designed by two sons to ensure that their father took his medication regularly. The MedCenter Talking One-Month Medication Organizer and Reminder is a medication organizer and reminder device to aid in medication compliance.
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