Electronic Pill Dispenser Project to Aid Vulnerable Adults Across Dudley borough – 09/12/09
Over fifty vulnerable adults, who risk deteriorating ill health by forgetting to take their medication, are taking part in a major trial.
The automatic pill dispenser trial is being run by Dudley Council, in conjunction with Dudley PCT (Primary Care Trust).
The battery operated device has a built in alarm which is programmed to sound or flash, reminding people when to take their pills. It can prevent those who have difficulty remembering from over or under dosing. In this way hospital admittance can be avoided, as can the need for increased care.
The pill dispenser technology should help vulnerable people, with long term and debilitating illnesses to stay well and keep them living independently in their own homes. Research by Birmingham University has indicated that the pill dispenser is beneficial for older people as well as those with early dementia and Parkinson’s disease. It could also be useful for adults with learning difficulties.
Electronic Pill Dispenser Project to Aid Vulnerable Adults Across Dudley borough – 09/12/09Over fifty vulnerable adults, who risk deteriorating ill health by forgetting to take their medication, are taking part in a major trial.The automatic pill dispenser trial is being run by Dudley Council, in conjunction with Dudley PCT (Primary Care Trust).The battery operated device has a built in alarm which is programmed to sound or flash, reminding people when to take their pills. It can prevent those who have difficulty remembering from over or under dosing. In this way hospital admittance can be avoided, as can the need for increased care.The pill dispenser technology should help vulnerable people, with long term and debilitating illnesses to stay well and keep them living independently in their own homes. Research by Birmingham University has indicated that the pill dispenser is beneficial for older people as well as those with early dementia and Parkinson’s disease. It could also be useful for adults with learning difficulties.
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