- 5406
- 321
- 5
- 5
- 0
- Help Ukraine
About the solution
Vanessa noted that some of her older clients, who visit the pharmacy regularly to get their continuous medication, had some difficulties. The number of medications taken daily by the elderly varies from four to more than 20. They take meds to control blood pressure, diabetes, heart, depression, etc. This can be overwhelming.
“Their questions were always the same and showed that they needed help every time they came up with a new prescription. So, I realised that something practical and simple was needed to help them not be confused with so many medications. I was concerned about these people and so I thought what could be done to improve their lives until I found a simple, inexpensive, and practical way to solve it,” she explained.
So Vanessa came up with a simple solution: she used a shoebox to create a box that organises the medications with practical guidance of schedules, dosage and separation of the meds. The pharmacist also uses colourful sings and other drawings to help the patient identify the schedule and dosage of each pill.
Adapted from: https://bit.ly/32oTbfx
This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.
DISCLAIMER: This story was written by someone who is not the author of the solution, therefore please be advised that, although it was written with the utmost respect for the innovation and the innovator, there can be some incorrect statements. If you find any errors please contact the patient Innovation team via info@patient-innovation.com
-
-
734
-
4
-
21446
Morph Wheels - Foldable wheels for wheelchairs
Paraplegia
Tetraplegia
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Quadriparesis
Elderly
Physical disability
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Motor neurone diseases
Motor neurone disease
Leg
Wheelchair
Walking
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
CAREGIVING
Traveling
Urban exploration
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Mobility issues
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
-
-
-
615
-
15
-
18801
Smart cane for Parkinson's disease patients
Parkinson's disease
Elderly
Physical disability
Leg
Cane
Walking
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Parkinson's Disease
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Anxiety
Confusion
Depression
Difficulty coordinating movements
Memory loss
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle weakness
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
-
-
-
653
-
12
-
18686
Food cutting board and knives for arthritis patients
Rheumatoid arthritis
Physical disability
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Parkinson's disease
Dyspraxia
Multiple sclerosis
Elderly
Hand
Prepare meals (cooking, etc)
Grip
Lack of strength
Cooking
Grip
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Joint deformity
Joint pain
Joint redness or warmth
Joint swelling
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Swelling or inflammation
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
General and Family Medicine
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
-