Geriatric Friendly Medicine Reminder Device Powered by Visual, Voice and IOT Assistance System

Nimish Sunil Das

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, L J Institute of Engineering and Technology, LJK University Ahmedabad India.

Corresponding Author E-mail:nimish.das@ljinstitutes.edu.in

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/3058

ABSTRACT: Any medical care must include regular consumption of the correct dose at the precise time. Because they are more likely to have chronic conditions, older persons consume more medications than younger adults. The majority of medications are used for years, while only a few are used for a brief period. Based on many research investigations, it has been discovered that on average, older individuals take 3 to 5 prescription drugs, and that owing to fading memory impairments, it becomes difficult for them to remember the dosage time and quantity. The dose is effective if it is given at the precise time and in the correct quantity; otherwise, the patient's health would deteriorate. This study proposes a medicine reminder device based on an algorithm that addresses and eliminates difficulties experienced by older adults, such as remembering time, name, quantity or amount of dose, with some specific description, feedback and assistance mechanisms. The device employs a system clock for reminders based on the time inputted, a television display for presenting medicine and meal images, and a speaker for voice help. Finally, a rack of devices is used to pick up the right dose, and a trigger feedback device is employed to notify the website that the drug has been taken.

KEYWORDS: Algorithm; Chronic conditions; Deteriorate; Eradicates; Older adult; Younger Adults

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