Reminder function

Smart systems that remind you to take your medication, attend medical appointments or carry out everyday tasks, often combined with voice output or visual prompts.

The reminder function refers to digital or technical systems that help people not to forget important appointments, tasks or medication. It can be integrated in the form of smartphone apps, intelligent voice assistants or special reminder devices for everyday life.

Benefits for older people

The reminder function is particularly valuable for older people, as it provides important support when memory is failing and in everyday life.

• Medication reminder: Digital systems remind you to take your medication regularly and thus prevent dosage errors.
• Doctor’s appointments and care routine: Automatic reminders help you keep track of doctor’s appointments and care measures.
• Everyday structure: reminders of social activities or meals promote daily structure and prevent social isolation.
• Safety: Sensor-based systems remind you to switch off the stove or lock the door, for example.

The reminder function enables older people to live independently and safely for longer and at the same time relieves the burden on relatives and care staff.