Who needs High-Tech?

When it comes to managing a bunch of pills every day... Simpler is better! There were some high-tech dispensing devices shown at CES, but "One size never fits all". When you consider the complexity and cost of those high-tech dispensing devices, y ou really can't beat the old stand-by 7-day pill boxes - especially when used with some kind of automated pill reminders.

A "low-tech" system is all most people need to manage even the most complicated drug regimen. This pill box-reminder combination comes in all "flavors" and sizes now, and they work very well together - no batteries or electricity needed.

For the automated medication reminders, take a look at OnTimeRx. Please... Try before You Buy - Free trials of all software and services let each caregiver decide if these reminders will help.

I'm the pharmacist and developer of OnTimeRx software and reminder services. OnTimeRx has been available since 2000 for Palm and PocketPC, and a version for Windows XP or Vista can be used as a stand-alone program or as a desktop interface with the hand held devices.

Microsoft selected OnTimeRx-Windows for their HP/Vista "SeniorPC" systems available through enablemart.com because OTRx-Win works great as a stand-alone reminder program for home-bound patients or it can be installed and used on a computer at work. All caregivers should know about these reminder tools and give them a try, just to see how helpful this kind of computer technology can be.

From my own experiences with hospice, I know that being a caregiver or home health aide can be very stressful. It makes a major difference when you're well-organized. So why not let computers remember all of these things and help everyone to stay on track and !?