Medication reminder systems, from plastic box to everyday assistive companion

[by Serge Grisard] In this edition of our blog, we will be reviewing the broad range of variations in the medication reminder solution world, from the most simple to the most assistive. Non-adherence to prescriptions may have multiple sources: inadequate instructions, declining memory, busy schedule, or even a combination of the above. All can have […]

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MedGUIDE work in progress: users’ feedback

[by Sotia Nicolaou] MedGUIDE pays significant attention to the collection of feedback from all people involved in a case of dementia: older people with memory problems or mild/moderate dementia (primary group), informal caregivers and nurses (secondary group), and doctors and pharmacists (tertiary group). Each group provides their own perspective and needs for the MedGUIDE system; […]

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Insights on MedGUIDE big data analytics for daily life activities assessment

MedGUIDE uses big data analytics to analyze the heterogeneous and distributed streams of monitored data regarding patients with dementia, to establish the baseline of daily life activities and to detect deviations. These deviations represent changes, either sudden or gradual, which may signal progression of symptoms, wellbeing decline or side effects of medication. Dr. Tudor Ciaora, […]

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