MSQUARE DESIGN STUDIO
Singapore's elderly population is set to double from the current 42000 to 84000 in 2030. This will place a huge drain on the country's resources as more funds will be allocated for the healthcare needs of the elderly.
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The elderly themselves often face chronic conditions which require multiple types of medication which often leads to having to consume 5-7 different types of pills and capsules a day.
More often than not, there is some form of non-adherance that comes into effect.The elderly, forget to take or find taking their medication in a timely manner too cumbersome. The rate of missing a dose per week is as high as 80% even in the controlled environment of nursing homes.
The problem
We at MSQUARE Design Studio, are looking into healthcare solutions that would alleviate the long-term effects of the elderly population on Singapore's resources. Perhaps one day our solutions will be implemented across the world.
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Currently, we are focusing on medication management solutions targeted at the elderly and their caregivers. We believe in the importance of adherance to medication as the instances whereby a missed or double dose causes severe complications are not uncommon.
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Proper management of medication through reminders, and convenience would help eliminate that possiblity ensuring a healthy elderly population with less financial or psychological burden to their caregivers. Essentially making taking pills stress free.
What can we do?
