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    Americans are taking more medications. There are more than 10,000 prescription drugs and biologics and more than 300,000 over-the-counter medications on the market. The average elderly person takes 4-6 different prescriptions a day and refills their prescriptions 12-17 times a year.

    Caregiver benefits: peace of mind

    Patient benefits: improves health, allows independence.

    Healthcare provider benefits: provide better care – adjust meds based on actual history #5623222 5623222

    Insurance benefits: reduce medical costs

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    1. Medication Reminders Never miss another pill. Free 30-day Trial
    2. The U.S. is a Medicated Society
      • 81% of adults in the U.S. take at least one medication during the week; 27% take a least five.
      • The average elderly person takes 4-6 prescriptions a day.
      • Approximately 6% (13 million) of school age children receive required prescriptions.
      At all ages, we take more pills.
    3. Noncompliance is Rampant Nearly 50% of the time medications are not taken as prescribed. I forgot to take them I had no symptoms or the symptoms went away I wanted to save money I didn’t believe the drugs were effective I didn’t think I needed to take them I had painful or frightening side effects The drugs prevented me from doing other things I wanted to do Nobody reminded me to keep taking, or to refill prescription I had difficulty getting the prescription filled The drugs tasted or smelled unpleasant I had difficult opening the bottle or swallowing the drug I was confused by all the drugs I had to take 64% 36 35 33 31 28 25 20 20 19 16 15 Failed to Take Rx Drugs
    4. Noncompliance is Very Costly Annual U.S. costs due to incorrect use of medications. $177.4 billion ER Visits ($5.8 billion) Nursing Home Admissions ($32.8 billion) Prescriptions ($3.5 billion) Physician Visits ($13.8 billion) Hospital Admissions ($121.5 billion)
    5. Who Needs It?
      • Patients that take multiple medications
      • Complex medication schedules – chemo, AIDS/HIV
      • Diabetics – blood glucose checks and insulin
      • Brain injury – daily task reminders
      • Attention deficit disorder – remember what matters
      • Children – medications and appointments
      • Dementia – daily living and medication reminders
      • Stroke – memory problems
      • Normal aging – medications, activities, meals
      • Organ transplants – rejection medication
      • Spinal cord injuries – weight shift alerts
      • After surgery – home care instructions
      RememberItNow! fits a variety of patients.
    6. Medication Management Features
        • Text or email reminders
      • Manage medication schedules
      • Reminders: medication, time, dosage, special notes
      • Time zone travel adjustments
      • Track medication history
      • Monitor compliance
      • Refill reminders
    7. Smart scheduling
      • Add medications and events
      • View calendar, week, list
      • Print daily, weekly or monthly schedule
      • See at a glance if reminders are set
      • Pop-up window with large fields make data entry easier
      • Receive reminders for medications & appointments
      • Schedule home care assistants
      • Appointment advance notice
    8. More than Reminders
      • Personal health record
      • 20+ pre-built reports
      • Share care within a private care community
      • Track blood pressure, blood glucose, weight
      • Keep a health journal
      • Manage all contacts and websites
    9. RememberItNow! Demo
    10. From the dashboard see when messages were sent. Review your list of current medications.
    11. Send reminders to your email or text message to your cell phone. Adjust time zones when you travel so you stick to your schedule.
    12. “ Show reminders” to see how they will appear when sent. Add special instructions to help find/recognize meds, or take them correctly. Track prescription information. Send a reminder to refill so that you never run out. It’s very easy to add or modify any type of medication.
    13. Easily track all your medications, dosage, and history. Look for the bell to see if reminders are on or off.
    14. Print medication reports or share with healthcare providers. View your medication schedule along with your events.
    15. Print medication reports or share with healthcare providers.
    16. Why RememberItNow
    17. Caregiver Peace of Mind
    18. Patient Improve Health
    19. Healthcare Provider Give Better Care
    20. Insurer Lower Claims Cost
    21. Learn more www.rememberitnow.com Free 30-day Trial
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