Research Study on Parkinson's & Smell

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is holding a Parkinson's Research Study on Smell. They want to study the relationship between loss of smell and Parkinson's. They are looking for 10,000 participants. The participants should either be above the age of 60 or have Parkinson's.
http://www.medclock.com/smell.html

The Gift Of An e-pill On Mother's Day

It is almost here, the day to show your Mother how much she means to you, and what better way to do it than with an e-pill medication reminder? Sure, flowers are great, but isn’t the gift of health even better? By giving her an e-pill device you are helping her to never forget to take her medication which will keep her feeling good.

We have products as low as $24.95, check out all of the devices we have today!

 Let Mom know how much you care by helping her stay compliant with her medications.

..And I would get some flowers too.

Pill Dispenser: Buying On A Budget?

Are you looking for something to dispense your pills, but aren't looking to spend tons of money? The Med-O-Wheel could be the solution. This device is small enough to take with you on the go, but large enough to fit up to 17 aspirin sized tablets in each of it's 14 compartments.



Med-O-Wheel
Convenient with Travelling!



This device is easy to use, and you can easily access your medications just by rotating the Med-O-Wheel to the desired day. The Med-O-Wheel is perfect for travel and small enough to fit into a bag or purse. The secure lid keeps the medication in place and is a great way to stay organized.

If you are looking for something to remind you when to take a dose from the Med-O-Wheel than try an e-pill timer or e-pill alarm watch. This is a smart way to keep your pills organized when buying on a budget.

CVS CareMark: Medication Adherence Study

A recent study conducted by CVS, together with Harvard Medical and Brigham & Women’s Hospital highlights medication adherence for four common diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and depression in 50 states.

In this study they layout the factors that undermine medication non-adherence among patients and will help identify solutions to health care professionals for medication non-adherence.

Non-adherence to every day medications has been seen as a major public health problem. Non-adherence can lead to worsening health which can increase overall health care costs. Through this research study it is hoped that what is learned will help with health care, and will also help health care professionals understand patient behavior and patient non-compliance.

For more information please vist: http://www.cvscaremarkfyi.com/category/improving-your-health/rx-adherence

Helpful Ways To Manage Your Parent's Medications

They took care of you your whole life, and now it is time that you take care of them.

As parents age, we as their children are faced with more responsibilities and tasks to make sure they stay as healthy as possible.

One of the tasks we may face is the organization and adherence of their medications. Whether you live close to your parents or far away, these tips can help keep your parents happy and healthy.



An Automatic Pill Dispenser May Be The Answer For your Parents.



 

 1. Make a list of all your parent’s medications and write a small description of what the prescription is used for. You can also request a "Brown Bag" Checkup with the local pharmacist . A Brown Bag checkup is when one will take all of their medications (OTC as well) and review them with their pharmacist.

2. Review your parent’s medications at each visit. Make sure the medications they are taking are not outdated and make sure all are refilled at the correct times. 

3. Consider getting a pill box timer or medication dispenser for your parents. This will keep them compliant and will help them avoid medication errors.  

For those whose parents live far away an e-pill MedSmart Plus may be a good idea. This is a monitored automatic pill dispenser that will alert you if after 60 minutes the dose was missed.

Helping a parent or parents manage their medications can feel like a huge burden, but by following these tips it doesn't have to be.

Asthma in the Spring

Spring is just around the corner and with beautiful spring flowers, comes not so pretty allergies. Asthma attacks and/or worsening of asthma symptoms can be triggered by seasonal allergies, which is why it is important to be prepared for the coming months.

An inhaler is going to be used more often during allergy season, so make sure you are always prepared. Visit www.epill.com to learn about our PuffMinder DOSER.

The e-pill PuffMinder DOSER will track the use of medication taken from a Metered Dose Inhaler. It will alert you once there are less than 20 inhalations in your inhaler. This is a reliable and easy to use device that will help to ensure you are never stranded without inhaler medications.

Here are some more tips on relieving seasonal allergies:

-         Stay indoors on dry windy days.

-         Always remove clothes you have been wearing outside.

-         Keep windows closed and use air conditioning in the home.

-         If you have forced air heating or air conditioning in your house, use high-efficiency filters.

-         Avoid outdoors when pollen count is high.

Diabetes Management: Tips To Help Your Kids

When you learn that your child has diabetes it can be very overwhelming. To keep your child’s disease under control, it is important to follow a routine and monitor their prescriptions carefully. Read the tips below to help avoid medication errors and keep your child feeling good.

•  Get medication instructions written out from the doctor.

•  Keep medication all in one place.

• Make a list of all the medications your child takes and why they take each drug.

• Use some form of a reminder device to help remember when to administer your child’s medication.

• Don’t let your child take their medication on their own; always make  sure they are following the directions correctly.

• Understand insulin dosing. 

•  Learn ways to manage low blood sugar through diet and exercise.

• Create a diabetes management plan with the school your child attends.

Keeping the lines of communication open with friends, family, and school teachers is important when it comes to diabetes treatment. Also remember that children like to be involved in the planning and treatment of their diabetes. Make sure you are always educating them about the importance of dealing with the disease and working together will make it all the easier.  

Addiction To Pain Medications: Starting The Road To Recovery With E-Pill

A huge problem in today’s world is the addiction to prescription drug medications. I came across an article on Challenges Addiction Treatment and Relapse Prevention Center’s Website and found that in the United States, there are more people abusing prescription drugs than cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy combined.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths caused by pain medication overdose has risen from less than 4,000 in the year 2000 to more than 11,000 in the year 2007. The Office of National Drug Control Policy also says that opioid abuse is the second-leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., after car crashes.

With statistics like this, it is important to recognize if you or someone you love is fighting an addiction to pain medications. There is an e-pill device that might be able to help. It is called the CompuMed and it is the most tamper proof automatic pill dispenser on the market.



e-pill CompuMed



Dealing with an addiction is a hard thing to overcome, but this machine could help to fight the battle. It is important to find someone who can be trusted to fill this machine for you each week, and keep the keys to the machine with them. It is completely tamper proof and will keep the person from getting inside to the pills. An e-pill CompuMed can change one’s life for the better.



e-pill MedSafe



If the CompuMed is too far out of your price range, you may want to try something like the MedSafe. The e-pill MedSafe is a digital medication lock box. This safe is not tamper proof like the CompuMed, but it uses a state of the art digital lock and does not come with keys. For more information on the MedSafe click HERE.

Beating an addiction is a hard thing to do, and now e-pill can help you or someone you know get on the road to recovery.