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Contraception Via SMS

The PillBell Reminder

— August 28, 2007 — Lifestyle
All you baby boomers, this one's for you! PillBell sends texts to your mobile whenever your meds are due.

Not only do you have to worry that your daughter is taking her birth control pills, but you also have to make sure mom and dad are taking their meds too. Frustrated with reminding everyone when it's time for their next dose? With the pill bell, you can put the responsibility back in their own hands.

"Oh no, I forgot to take my pill this morning... ahh, screw it, let's do it anyway, I'll just take the morning after pill." Parents with daughters: isn't this your worst nightmare?

Grannie forgot her blood thinners. Gramps forgot to take his cholesterol-reduction pills.

ENOUGH.

Now skipping pills due to absent mindedness will be a thing of the past.

Let them take responsibility for their own health -- hold them able! The cheap little pill bells make great stocking stuffers too -- if you can wait that long -- and they're the ultimate example of a gift that gives right back to you. You'll reduce their pill panics as well as your own, and you'll never have to worry about another missed dose.

That is if they remember to keep their phones charged.

Trend Themes
1. Mobile Medication Reminder - An innovation opportunity for a startup to help patients keep track of their medication schedule via mobile reminders, reducing the risk of missed doses and health complications.
2. Digital Autonomy in Healthcare - An innovation opportunity for healthcare providers to introduce more digital tools to promote patients' self-care and autonomy in health management.
3. Gamification of Medication Adherence - An innovation opportunity for gamification startups to create fun and interactive apps to increase medication adherence among patients, especially the elderly.
Industry Implications
1. Healthtech - HealthTech startups can leverage mobile technology to create innovative solutions that empower patients and improve medication adherence.
2. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies can collaborate with tech startups to integrate medication reminders in their products, increasing the value proposition and customer loyalty.
3. Aging Care - Aging care service providers can incorporate mobile medication reminders and other digital tools to support elderly patients in managing their health and staying independent.
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