# Medication Reminding Devices The Alzheimer's Pillbox is Designed to Increase Independence By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-reminding References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/04/02/wrist-worn-medication-reminder/) & [asalhazrati.weebly](http://asalhazrati.weebly.com/) Industrial designer and engineer Assal Hazrati has developed a wrist-worn [medication reminding device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidwise) for Alzheimer's patients. The Alzheimer's Pillbox, as the device is called, implements a regimented dosing system that alerts the wearer when it's time to take their next pill. The pills are stored in a box attached to the back the of [wrist watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch) for an easy, discrete and fully integrated use. Hazrati's innovation plays an instrumental role in keeping Alzheimer's patients healthy, but more than that, it gives them a sense of autonomy in terms of their health and daily life. By freeing the users from need of external help, The Alzheimer's Pillbox allow them to go about their day-to-day lives feeling confident and secure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Medication Reminding Devices:** The Alzheimer's Pillbox is a medication reminding device designed for Alzheimer's patients. - **Wrist-worn Technology:** The wrist-worn design of The Alzheimer's Pillbox provides a convenient and discreet way for patients to remember and take their medication. - **Autonomy and Independence:** The Alzheimer's Pillbox gives Alzheimer's patients a sense of autonomy and independence in managing their own health and daily life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the development of more medication reminding devices for different patient populations. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can leverage the wrist-worn design of medication reminding devices for various applications. - **Aging and Elderly Care:** The aging and elderly care industry can utilize medication reminding devices to improve the quality of life and independence for seniors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medication Organizer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-clock.md) - [Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-pill-organizer.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Design-Led Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Creative Medication Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-reminders.md) - [Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medeasy.md) - [Aging-Focused Connected Clock Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-clock.md) - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md)