Via textually, we hear about another excellent use of text messaging for the elderly (albeit a proof of concept):
Designer Steven Grech has come
up with a new pill dispenser that aims to improve patient compliance as
it features an alert system via SMS to remind the user to pop
designated pills are pre-programmed times of the day. The device will
also record when you took your medication, showing the pharmacist the
correct intervals. Unfortunately, it isn't sentient enough to know that
the naughty patient has flushed those pills down the toilet instead of
taking them with a glass of water, but we should see this device do
well among the elderly should it ever be released.
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