Problem Page

Problem Definition

When people are prescribed medication, they frequently fail to adhere to the prescription, leading to worse health outcomes. This is especially prevalent for seniors, people managing multiple medications, people taking medications long-term, and people dealing with a combination of these challenges.

Problem Motivation

Our team first noticed from personal experience that managing medications can be easy to forget and tedious to maintain. We then realized this issue can be even more serious for seniors like our grandparents, who may struggle to take medications on time, even when missing a dose can be life-threatening.

Current Existing Solutions

Hero Smart Pillbox

Pros

• Allows medication to be dispensed in a more organized and accessible way.
• Provides reminder support through a connected app.
• Works well for convenience and routine reminders.

Cons

• Does not fully alleviate the tedium of long-term medication management.
• Still leaves users responsible for refilling, organizing, and monitoring medications over time.