Does the patient need to push a button after taking pills for the next reminder to be activated, or is it automatic?
1470210
You set the reminder times on the clock and it will automatically give the next reminder.
1470211
I don't use the reminder as I keep the little daily pill box in my pocket and use my iPhone reminders for everything I need to do. The red/green visuals have been a help to me and the empty space (in my pocket) is also a clue to me. When I first got this I believe I read that you don't have to get up to turn it off and it will still go to the next alarm time. I really like where I placed it so that I walk by and can readily see if I'm good.
1470212
The reminders are automatic up to 4 times daily. My mother has mild Alzheimer's and she pushes the button to remind her of the date and time. The boxes also show if she has taken her pills each day. They are also good for travel. I highly recommend this.
1470213
Yes, they have to push a button - although after a few minutes the voice notification will stop on it's own. It has worked great for my father who has mild dementia - however, as he progresses we have had to have a nurse stop by his apartment (he is in independent living) and make sure he has taken his medication. We continue to use the set up because it gives us a good visual as to whether he has taken his medication and when he needs us to refill the prescriptions.
1470214
It is automatic. However, if you don't turn it off when it first goes off, it will keep repeating for a while and then it stops.
1470215
You set it up once and it reminds you everyday up to 4 times per day. You only have to push a button to shut it up. It will not stop talking until you acknowledge it. You don't have to push a reminder button, but once you push the button to acknowledge, the alarm will not go off again until it's time for your next Meds. If you shut it off without taking your Meds, it will not remind you to take that missed dose. It works really well, I would not like to be without it ever again! It is very easy to set up and use. If you have to take medicines more than once a day, and if you wander from room to room searching for something you can't remember...this MedCenter is for you! You set it up once and it reminds you everyday up to 4 times per day. You only have to push a button to shut it up. It will not stop talking until you acknowledge it. You don't have to push a reminder button, but once you push the button to acknowledge, the alarm will not go off again until it's time for your next Meds. If you shut it off without taking your Meds, it will not remind you to take that missed dose. It works really well, I would not like to be without it ever again! It is very easy to set up and use. If you have to take medicines more than once a day, and if you wander from... » Read More You set it up once and it reminds you everyday up to 4 times per day. You only have to push a button to shut it up. It will not stop talking until you acknowledge it. You don't have to push a reminder button, but once you push the button to acknowledge, the alarm will not go off again until it's time for your next Meds. If you shut it off without taking your Meds, it will not remind you to take that missed dose. It works really well, I would not like to be without it ever again! It is very easy to set up and use. If you have to take medicines more than once a day, and if you wander from room to room searching for something you can't remember...this MedCenter is for you! « Show Less
1470216
This thing FINALLY gave me peace of mind. I was calling daily at 8AM to remind my MIL of her pills and then her afternoon, etc. she lives alone and has mild to moderate alzheimers. She now can match the number on the clock and the box and she takes them on her own. YES, she does have to push a button. BUT...it's just to stop the voice from reminding her to take the pills, although eventually it stops on it's own anyway. But it will automatically remind her to take her next set. LIFE CHANGER!! I still go check to see if she took them, but it's more casual and not so desperate.
1725532
the "alarm window" is determined by the next alarm time and the dose is accessible anytime until the next alarm. However - if the dose isn't removed and the next alarm occurs, the missed dose stays in the tray which rotates away from the opening and the missed dose is not accessible note: most of what you're paying fr with this pill machine is the metal frame. It works, but not well. I wouldn't purchase it again... Note2: gel type capsules (e.g. vitamin E) frequently get stuck due to the design
1439535
It can be programmed at any invervals. Mine is set for 7:30 am and then for 8:00 am to suit my medication needs! It is a godsend! Need to take my pill on time! It wakes me at 7:30!!!
948291
Have no positive idea - in all probability, You should again push the button whichactivated the "It's Done" Tone/Alarm originally. Don't actually know - apparently I've never pushed my button - it's quiet!
639363
There is really no locking compartment. What happens is that at the alarm time the round tray rotates such that the next compartment is underneath a dispensing hole. You can pick the entire unit up and dump the pills into your hand, which also shuts off the alarm. The only issue is that if you do not get the pills out before the NEXT alarm time, they will be inaccessible. That's usually not a problem, but you can set the schedule for up to 4 pill-taking times per day, so don't sleep too long if that is the schedule!
1075086
Unfortunately, no. You have to push the button to activate and inactivate, which is annoying.
45944
It moves on to the next dose. We learned that it does so when my sister opened it to refill it for my mother. She discovered that mother had missed completely two morning doses. With the warmer weather, we think she was puttering around outside when the dispenser audio alert went off. The dispenser continues to alert for awhile but eventually gives up.
2258308
It took us a few months to realize that it will turn off sooner. Here's how to make the alarm go off. Make sure that the white plastic thing inside is pushed up as it says. Then you put the top back on. Slide the white door down to the pill compartment. When the alarm sounds it should go off when you open the door to take out the pills. Make sure that you close the door again after you take your pills out. I hope I explained it right. Good luck.
1488459
Not exactly. It's set up to go off at set intervals to remind you to do something every 30 minutes, or hour, or however long you set it for.
2194414
Unfortunately, I have not activated the second button. We use it because my wife's Parkinson's Disease has weakened her voice so much that she needs to have a way to reach me if I'm not by her side. This device does the trick very nicely. I cannot say if the second call device signals are interpreted by the receiver (the device I carry) in the same manner as the first. sorry. But I will say this simple little device has paid for itself ten times over in the short amount of time we've been using it. It is not just that it has prevented falls, it has provided a sense of comfort for both my wife and me, just in the knowledge that the other is never more than a simple press of the button away. Unfortunately, I have not activated the second button. We use it because my wife's Parkinson's Disease has weakened her voice so much that she needs to have a way to reach me if I'm not by her side. This device does the trick very nicely. I cannot say if the second call device signals are interpreted by the receiver (the device I carry) in the same manner as the first. sorry. But I will say this simple little device has paid for itself ten times over in the short amount of time we've been using it. It is not just that it has prevented falls, it has provided a sense of comfort for both my... » Read More Unfortunately, I have not activated the second button. We use it because my wife's Parkinson's Disease has weakened her voice so much that she needs to have a way to reach me if I'm not by her side. This device does the trick very nicely. I cannot say if the second call device signals are interpreted by the receiver (the device I carry) in the same manner as the first. sorry. But I will say this simple little device has paid for itself ten times over in the short amount of time we've been using it. It is not just that it has prevented falls, it has provided a sense of comfort for both my wife and me, just in the knowledge that the other is never more than a simple press of the button away. « Show Less
1789591
If I set it for 10 minutes will it remember it next time or do I have to set the timer again?
351001
Once it's set up, the alerts will notify the individual. It's easy to use. Just rotate clockwise and take out the pills. No more than 4 pills fit in each compartment. FYI, mine worked for a few months and then stopped. Changed batteries. Nothing.
185674
Depends on how many times a day you need pills dispensed. My mom needs 2 x a day so I can set her up for 2 weeks. If you needed 3 x a day it would be 1 1/2 weeks, 4 x a day would be 1 week. I was disapointed that it said locking, I never got a key to lock it with. Not a problem. :-)
4871
Yes, you do but for that one time only. The following day the program will activate as normal again. The switch is either in Auto or Random.
1604251
Yes. The med box pill dispenser WILL advance to the next dosing time if the meds were not taken. Therefore, the missed dose will be locked in the med box and you will find that missed dose when you unlock the box to refill it.
1915746
It only dispenses pills for the date and time you set up. However, it should be noted that if someone wants to break into it, that is fairly easy to do if they are determined. This should only be used to dispense pills and keep someone on a schedule. Not necessarily keep someone from getting to pills they shouldnt be getting to. I hope my answer helps.I used it for my my 95 year old grandmother because she would forget to take her pills.
2188535
The only time my moms does it is when she pushes the button. Wasn't aware that there was an hourly announcement so in answer to your question I'm going to have to go with "yes". =)