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From: badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Opinions on medications health iOS app?
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2024 19:18:56 -0000 (UTC)
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Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
> badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Chris wrote:
>> 
>>> badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Chris wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>> I use Medisafe. Much better than the built in function of iOS. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Could you explain a bit further?
>>>> 
>>>> Rather than have Alan start another endless argument with me maybe
>>>> it  would be better for you to see for yourself.
>>>> 
>>>> https://medisafeapp.com/features/
>>> 
>>> Thanks. I have already looked at it and its features I do like the
>>> refill reminder bit. I am more interested in why feel it is much
>>> better than the iOS built-in from your personal experience? For
>>> example, how do the notifications show up?
>> 
>> They show up on the home page or any other page.  I chose the sound of
>> a shaking pill bottle.  You can snooze, dismiss, or confirm you took
>> them without opening the app, but I think that's really an iOS
>> function.  If all you take is one pill per day then the iOS medication
>> app is probably sufficient. If you take multiple different pills or at
>> different times of the day then this app is better.  It'll also inform
>> you of potential interactions and you can print out a report if
>> desired.  There is a page which shows you how many pills you have left
>> and will notify you if low.  Of course you actually have to enter the
>> amount you have initially and update it as you get refills.
>> 
>> I started out with Medisafe, tried out the iOS function, and went back
>> to Medisafe.  I've also turned on friends with Parkinson's disease to
>> it since they needed something to manage their prescriptions better.  I
>> take four blood pressure medicines due to it being hereditary in my
>> family on both sides.  I'm sure there are other apps which are just as
>> good, but I have no desire to switch since this one works great for me.
> 
> Thanks for the detailed response. Very helpful. 
> 
> Now need to decide whether it's worth tackling with my technophobish
> relative. 
> 
> 

If they seldom look at their phone or iPad then it’s not worth it. If they
don’t acknowledge notifications then it’s not worth it. If they’re willing
to use it then it’s definitely worth it.