As obvious, with the increase in population, the number of senior citizens is increasing by a large number. They all want to live a healthy life independent of others. These senior citizens have a variety of care needs but there are not enough health workers to look after them, this …show more content…
Pill dispensers are commonly used to help individuals take their prescription medication or daily supplements at a given date and time. A pill dispenser contains several compartments in which number of medicines can be stored. When the time comes to take the medication, the device automatically releases the pre-measured dose into a small compartment that is easily opened and sounds a loud signal that it is time to take the medication. If the patient doesn't take the medication, the pill dispenser will send a signal to a monitoring station who can contact the patient, family, or caregiver who can address the