The home medication dispensing program is most beneficial for seniors who have complex medication regimes and want to continue living independently. Studies show approximately one out of 10 hospital admissions among seniors are the result of incorrect use of medications. The service may also be beneficial for individuals with cognitive impairment or one or more chronic conditions, as well as those who simply want to take their medications properly.
The dispensing program is available through a monthly subscription fee. Subscribers to the program will receive a medication dispenser unit. This automatic, personal pill dispensing unit accurately dispenses medicine at designated times using an alert system. Individuals who use the medication dispenser correctly are compliant with their medications 98.6 percent of the time, which reduces the risk of missing doses, taking incorrect amounts of medication or taking medicine at the wrong time.
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